Sunday, January 5, 2025

As an App developer have you tried python library KIVY? Do you know how to install it on PyCharm?

 

There are many platforms for writing Apps for mobile phones and KIVY is a open-source Python library. It can be used for developing multitouch apps on mobile devices. It's strength is once created it can run on various platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. 

Key Features of Kivy:

  • Cross-Platform: Kivy allows you to write your code once and run it on multiple platforms without modification. This is incredibly useful for developers who want to reach a broad audience.
  • Multitouch Support: Kivy is designed with multitouch in mind, making it ideal for applications that require touch input, such as mobile apps and interactive kiosks.
  • Customizable Widgets: Kivy provides a wide range of customizable widgets, allowing developers to create unique and visually appealing user interfaces. Note: It has no Radio Button.
  • GPU Acceleration: Kivy uses OpenGL to provide GPU-accelerated graphics, ensuring smooth and responsive user interfaces.
  • Community and Documentation: Kivy has a strong community and extensive documentation, making it easier for developers to find support and resources.

It is versatile, easy to design with straight forward syntax and run smoothly and responsively. It has the capability for multitouch and is made for 'Mobile' apps.

This post shows you how to import the KIVY library into PyCharm. PyCharm has native support for KIVY and getting it into PyCharm is a piece of cake!


Why PyCharm? 

It is the platform I am using now to develop some from base knowledge for AI, Image Processing, etc. One could use Visual Basic Community Edition.

Recently, I have published many posts on PyCharm in this blog. Search for PyCharm on this blog http://hodentekHelp.blogspot.com

Importing KIVY into PyCharm:

It is very easy as the library is already in PyCharm. However, for your project you need to install it before importing into Python code.

I created a project, PyWidgets and then searched here for KIVY as shown.


Just click on Install and then after installation click on Add Package. The library package will be added to the project. You can read and contact KIVY groups from this screen.