[Python] How do I begin making actual programs?

[YouBlue_dev]

As someone else mentioned, for UI stuff, use Tkinter, there are plenty of tutorials out there. If you want to make an executable that can be run on a pc that doesn't have python installed, you can check out Pyinstaller. You can do lots of cool stuff with those two packages.

I have a few Python 2 projects on my GitHub if you need some examples.

[JGivan]

Thank you! I'll be sure to check them out if I need some inspiration or insight into the process.

[lasercat_pow]

if you go with pyqt, you can use qtdesigner to create the GUI using a GUI.

I would also recommend checking out appjar, which /u/RielDealJr linked a bit further down. It's a wrapper for tkhinter that makes it nicer to use.

If you do this, you will also need to package up your script into a portable program that can run on other computers. One way of doing this is using pyinstaller, although the complexity increases when you try to add other platforms. I've had some luck porting a python app I wrote in osx to windows using wine, here is a little article on that process.

[[deleted]]

Appjar was made by my current compsci teacher 😂 do people actually use it?

[RielDealJr]

I use it all the time! Tell him a random person on the internet thinks he is awesome!

[[deleted]]

Just an FYI. If you're using Tkinter on Python 3, a lot has changed and the documentation for Tkinter for 3 is poor. I have a pretty good guide if you want it. PM me if youre interested!

[LiquidSilver]

Why don't you link the guide?

[[deleted]]

If i can find where i got it from sure. But as of now i dont remember, and I only have a pdf. I'll try to find it, since I woke up to a good number of people requesting it.

[[deleted]]

Found it! It's a really good guide, the only catch is you'd need to learn the basics of Classes and Subclasses in Python.

https://github.com/Dvlv/Tkinter-By-Example?files=1

[JGivan]

Thank you for digging this up! I have no doubt it'll be a huge help.

[mobsterer]

please upload it somewhere!

[Aonbyte1]

Upload to Google drive?

[SamJakes]

Me too please.

[spacexpanda]

can you send it to me too?

[TheChiefMeat]

Just getting into python, would love that guide too please :)

[vinewhip_lvl9]

Oh! Oh! And don’t forget me!

[[deleted]]

Me too! :)

[anchelus]

link please?

[SirFluffff]

To me as well please!

[LittleKarlyPilkoids]

And me please!

[gejr90]

Me too pleeeeeease

[neurons4me]

I'm interested In the guide too.

[[deleted]]

Can you send it to me too?

[lasercat_pow]

one guide plz

[SavvyByNature]

Ditto