Developing Android Apps completely in Python

by Thomas Perl for EuroPython 2012

The goal of this training is to show you how to start developing full Android applications using only Python. Different technologies will be demonstrated, including PySide-based QML GUIs using the Necessitas Qt port and the Py4A/SL4A-based approach, which can be combined with Android’s WebKit and re-use Python web frameworks.

While Android already has a good SDK out of the box, being able to use Python instead of Java is a big advantage for some developers - it allows for quicker turnaround times, and reuse of Python libraries. Python on Android uses a native CPython build, so its performance and compatibility is very good. Combined with PySide (which uses a native Qt build) and Qt’s support for OpenGL ES acceleration, you can create fluent UIs even with Python.

The resulting PySide-based applications run on Android, but also at least on Mac OS X, Windows, Linux and Maemo and MeeGo - basically all platforms on which Qt is available. The SL4A/Py4A-based applications will run on Android only, but will be able to utilize Android-specific APIs. Both approaches can also be combined.

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Android is dominating the world of smartphones. This post would be definetely useful for Android developers

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Zoya
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Zoya Bennet, 03 May 2013 #
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vlad, 25 June 2013 #
Great video. I want to create android app with python because is my favouritye language to develop
Maquer, 14 July 2013 #
Android developers are pretty much in demand because of user needs for new unique applications. Its good that developers can now themselves reply to user reviews. ~keep posting
MobilePundits, 18 July 2013 #
I will like to develop android apps with python because it is simple
Giles, 03 September 2013 #
Amazing…

Parveen Joshi, 30 September 2013 #
Nice tutorial .Very helful
Rushi Tade, 23 October 2013 #
IT IS GOOD CREATING ANDRIOD APPLICATIONS WITH PYTHON BECAUSE IT MAKES THE CODING WORLD MORE EASY
joseph, 24 October 2013 #