First Impressions of Linux GUI Programming

[GrayGeek]

R.Marquez wrote:

> GrayGeek wrote:
>> Isn't Linux Format a hoot!  I really love the DVD (or 2 CDs) that come
>> with
>> every issue.  I find the articles are first class and delve into
>> specifics
>> for apps, utilities, distros, what ever.   I've subscribed to Linux
>> Journal for years, but compared to Linux Format LJ is hollow.
> 
> Yes.  Linux Format is outstanding (a little pricey, but I figured I
> would try it for a year).  I have enjoyed it tremendously.  I sense a
> good interest on their part in really geting a good quality product
> out, including the DVD/CDs that they include.  The forums on their
> website is also a nice complement.
>> 
>> BTW, Have you tried Boa-Constructor, a GUI RAD dev tool that uses
>> wxPython?
>> 
> 
> I gave it a quick test. But, it was a little too complex for me at the
> time.  From what I could see, I would have had to learn a particular
> way of organizing my code so that Boa could work with it.  For
> example, it seemed to want me to have a main() method in every app.
> That may be Ok, but I didn't feel like taking the time to learn that
> at the time.  I also didn't like how it would spray code into my app
> as I added GUI components.  It reminded me of what I felt the first
> time I used MS Front Page to edit some of my web pages (shudder :).
> But, I've heard that efforts are on the way to improve some of that.
> So, I may give it another try some time.
> 
> On the other hand, when I then tried PythonCard, I was immediately
> sold on its simplicity, clarity of code, and elegant separation of the
> GUI code from the rest of the application.  Have you tried Python
> Card?

I've downloaded it but haven't installed it.   Boa-Constructor is easy IF
you've had experience with other GUI RAD Dev tools like VB, KDevelop,
Kylix, etc., otherwise the learning curve can be steep.
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GrayGeek