Mar-18-2018, 02:25 PM
Welcome to the Forum. Some words to remember: Since you and you grandchild are new to Python, be sure you use the latest version (currently 3.6.4). We have excellent installation instructions for Windows and Linux in our Tutorial Forum. Stay away from Python v 2.x as this branch is maintenance only and will be discontinued in 2020.
I would also suggest, as new user(s), that you start with Pythons builtin 'tkinter' for your beginning GUI applications. Then for more sparkle, try out wxPython. Note: My personal view and I stress personal, was that QT4 was quite bloated and had a very steep learning curve.
It sounds as if you want to interest your grandchild into creating their own games. For that I would recommend starting with 'pygame'. Again, we have an excellent tutorial in the Tutorial Forum to help get you started. Perhaps you could work on a joint project?
Python is not only a great language but also fun.
If you run into any problems, we are here to help and hopefully you will soon be able to help others on their journey.
I would also suggest, as new user(s), that you start with Pythons builtin 'tkinter' for your beginning GUI applications. Then for more sparkle, try out wxPython. Note: My personal view and I stress personal, was that QT4 was quite bloated and had a very steep learning curve.
It sounds as if you want to interest your grandchild into creating their own games. For that I would recommend starting with 'pygame'. Again, we have an excellent tutorial in the Tutorial Forum to help get you started. Perhaps you could work on a joint project?
Python is not only a great language but also fun.
If you run into any problems, we are here to help and hopefully you will soon be able to help others on their journey.
If it ain't broke, I just haven't gotten to it yet.
OS: Windows 10, openSuse 42.3, freeBSD 11, Raspian "Stretch"
Python 3.6.5, IDE: PyCharm 2018 Community Edition
OS: Windows 10, openSuse 42.3, freeBSD 11, Raspian "Stretch"
Python 3.6.5, IDE: PyCharm 2018 Community Edition