Mobile Python: Rapid Prototyping of Applications on the Mobile Platform

1.3. Who Is this Book For?

Since Python is easy to learn, you do not need to master any advanced computing concepts before touching this book. You only need an understanding of some basic programming principles or a scripting language, such as PHP or JavaScript, to get started with programming in Python for S60.

Because of the steep learning curve of most mobile platforms, the creative community and novice programmers have been excluded from developing their own ideas for applications for mobile phones. We believe that Python for S60 remedies this problem. Therefore, this book is primarily aimed at people who are new to mobile programming, who lack the time and enthusiasm to learn C++ or Java or who cannot afford to spend weeks or months on development. Rapid prototyping with Python for S60 gives them a fast entry ticket. At the same time, many experienced developers find Python a refreshingly agile alternative and may enjoy the additional sense of elegance and freedom that it provides.

We think the following groups of people will benefit from this book:

• Lead users and 'prototypers'

  If you want to gain knowledge and practical skill for quickly programming working prototypes of innovative mobile applications, you may find Python for S60 your toolkit of choice. It is open source, so you will not be hindered by closed, proprietary platforms which severely restrict your freedom to experiment. If you are an enthusiastic mobile phone user who has many ideas on new ways of using your ...