Is it correct that Python will compile into an app (rather than being=20 interpreted)? I would not want others to see my code. Cheers, -Neil. On 11/5/2015 4:11 PM, John Ferrell wrote: > Don't overlook that you can use Python with it looking like what you are > already accustomed to. > If you stick to the basics it will go quickly. Getting involved with an > editor other than idle will add a little time in start u, but hopefully > will make things easier in the long run. > Python code runs on all flavors of Linux as well. > Zero investment, take you pick of tutorials on Youtube. I like Kriss for > about everything he does. I find his style accommodates my needs. > At the young age of 75, I find my memory of Turbo3 is better than what I > read yesterday, so I spend a lot of time referring back to the videos. > > I think you will find that most of today's machines will pretty fast and > the hardware resources greater than you need. > BTW, I am only a hobby user these days. > > On 11/5/2015 3:23 PM, Neil wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I'm looking for recommendations for a PC software development platform. >> My intention is to build standalone UI-based apps that would connect to >> my embedded projects via serial/USB, mostly so I can have others >> (customers) change settings, view details, etc during development. >> >> Priorities are simplicity (ie: easy to learn and use), and generates >> relatively non-bloated code. I don't mind investing time in learning >> some tool, as long as it's documented properly (ie: comes with its own >> tutorials, so I don't have to chase down tutorials/examples around the >> internet). I don't mind paying for it within reason (say within a >> couple hundred dollars for now). I'm fluent with C, and Pascal/Basic is >> fine also. If it's cross-platform that would be a plus. >> >> So far, I'm looking at Processing, Xojo and Visual Basic. I hear that I >> can compile Python, but it seems that the libraries, etc are strewn all >> over the place. Any other recommendations? >> >> Cheers, >> -Neil >> >> --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .