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Kivy - Interactive Applications and Games in Python
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Kivy - Interactive Applications and Games in Python

by Roberto Ulloa
June 2015
Intermediate to advanced
206 pages
4h 32m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into the world of application development with 'Kivy ??? Interactive Applications and Games in Python, Second Edition.' This book is your guide to building fully functional, interactive, and visually appealing apps in Python using the versatile open-source Kivy framework. Whether you're creating engaging UIs or interactive games, you'll learn every essential skill to bring your ideas to life.

What this Book will help me do

  • Design and implement user-friendly interfaces using the Kivy language and widgets.
  • Master graphical rendering on Kivy's canvas for dynamic visual elements.
  • Utilize properties, bindings, and events to create responsive and interactive applications.
  • Incorporate multitouch gestures to enable intuitive application controls.
  • Expand your game's capabilities with animations, transitions, and custom behaviors.

Author(s)

Roberto Ulloa is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in Python and UI/UX-driven application development. With a deep understanding of the Kivy framework, he is passionate about sharing knowledge and helping developers create dynamic, cross-platform applications. His practical writing style ensures readers can quickly apply concepts and build their own projects.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for Python developers eager to explore application and game development with Kivy. It is aimed at intermediate developers familiar with Python and software engineering fundamentals like OOP. If you seek to enhance your skills in creating cross-platform apps and wish to dive into interactive, graphical, and multitouch-enabled development, this book is for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781785286926