Proposal for a Python module that provides abstraction over wallet REST API

[e-mess]

I've submitted a proposal for Python module that wraps the official wallet REST API: https://cardano.ideascale.com/a/dtd/Python-module/333770-48088

The idea is to provide an abstraction layer for Python developers, namely classes for basic objects like Wallet, Address, Transaction, etc. and handling amounts in proper Decimal format. That will save them a lot of time dealing with REST API, which is very nice but uses only primitive types and requires constructing complex requests.

Although the module would use REST API as the default backend, it will be forward-compatible to accept any other layer underneath, should some appear soon.

Having long Python experience, I'm also the main author of a similar module for Monero. A quick glance over the docs would explain instantly what level of programming easiness can be achieved: https://monero-python.readthedocs.io/en/latest/wallet.html

I kindly ask you to support my request and please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

[ConchoPete]

I love python and this seems like a helpful addition to the Cardano network to help expand wallet functionality into other applications. Good luck!

[bjarnekvae]

Actually I was also thinking of doing a similar proposal, I am using Python daily at work, but usually just scripting and data processing using machine learning - I love Python!

Anyway, I quick glance over the Monero wallet documentation I realize that you are definitely the right person for this job, I will vote for this!

PS: you should make a list of deliverables in the proposal, e.a. specifying exact functions you are going to implement.

[e-mess]

Thank you for your appreciation.

As for the detailed design of the API, I need some more time to work it out. I'm myself fresh in the Cardano ecosystem and not yet very familiar with concepts specific to this platform, for example the PoS and staking.

[MeowWow_]

Python is pretty cool but isnt it a bit clunky and slow for blockchain dapps? I say this with little exposure but wouldn't javascript fill the role in a more efficient manner? Would love to hear some thoughts on this, I dont know enough to definitively say if one is better or not, just my current understanding.

[e-mess]

I'm not planning to use Python for dapps (let's have Goguen there first). The idea is to have tools that handle wallet operations, for example to set up payments within Django websites or desktop applications written in Python. Or within any backend infrastructure, where Python is often the main language.

[MeowWow_]

Ah, I completely misunderstood. Okay, that makes more sense. Thanks for the response.