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Creating a Label widget using Python and Kivy - Part 1

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  I assume you've read my previous post, " Is Python a language for creating GUIs ?" If so, I invite you to create a label using Python and Kivy. In my previous post, I demonstrated  how to install Kivy in the PyCharm IDE , and we shall start from there. However, it is not necessary to use  PyCharm  to create a label; it can also be done using the command line if you have  Kivy  and  Python  installed on your computer. PyCharm is particularly useful if you plan to create multiple projects and more involved programs. Why a Label? GUIs comprise many kinds of widgets, and perhaps the label is one of the most common and obvious elements. Labels can be seen individually or as part of larger widgets with smaller sub-widgets, such as in a form or an authentication GUI. In its most basic form, a label is a small object that usually carries a piece of text, such as 'Welcome' or 'Hello World.' It may even carry a small image. How do you create a label using...
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Python and Kivy duo a great combination for mobile apps

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    The introduction of Computer applications with a graphic user interface was significant milestone in moving Computers and their utility from specialists and technologists to the general public. This was significantly impacted by the 'Desktop' revolution that shifted requirements from Main Frame to Tabletop devices. This also shifted the computer applications from procedural languages to more 'Object' based or object oriented languages and ushered the Internet revolution and presently enjoys enormous popularity because of their utility in every aspect of life. GUIs simplified interactions with computers, making them more intuitive and user-friendly and led to the democratization of computer access. GUIs in Internet based applications propelled their utility in World Wide Web, e-commerce, social media and online communications and learning. In the early days, GUIs were exclusively built using low-level languages such as C and C++. With the introduction of higher-level...
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You need KIVY to develop multi-touch mobile applications. Do you know how to install this made for mobile library?

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    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 Documentatio...
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Follow these steps to install Android Studio Koalas and develop Android Apps

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 The latest version of Android Studio is called Koalas(2024.1.1) Please visit this site for details: https://bit.ly/4eAwThe For Windows download go here: https://bit.ly/3VToH4h I had problems installing an older version named Arctic Fox here; https://hodentekmobile.blogspot.com/2021/09/installing-android-studio-arctic-fox.html#google_vignette Instructions: If you downloaded an .exe file (recommended), double-click to launch it. If you downloaded a .zip file: Unpack the .zip. Copy the android-studio folder into your Program Files folder. Open the android-studio > bin folder. Launch studio64.exe (for 64-bit machines) or studio.exe (for 32-bit machines). Follow the Setup Wizard in Android Studio and install any recommended SDK packages. Herein I describe the installation of Android Studio Koalas on a Windows x64 laptop Surface Pro 5. I downloaded this file:  android-studio-2024.1.1.11-windows.exe The installation screens are shown here: Although all the screens have successful...
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Koalas is the latest version of Android Studio to do everything with your Android apps.

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   I have been away for quite some time. Firstly, when Microsoft gave up on Windows Phone and the demise of the Windows Phone OS, then later I myself faced some health issues which I managed to overcome. I am picking and hope to post something useful once in a while. The latest version of Android Studio (2024.1.1) is called  Koalas . Android Studio is used for building high-quality, modern Android Applications. The following features make it extremely well suited for building modern Android applications. These are in no way new but essential in all modern design environments:  Develop Native Android Apps:  The basic function is used to build Android applications using  KOTLIN , or Java. KOTLIN is Google's preferred language for Android app development. It provides an development environment with all the necessary tools for writing, editing, testing, debugging, and deploying your application. It's Android device monitor can explore various aspects of a conne...
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Android Mobile Simulator for Microsoft Edge

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  You have built a web application on your PC or laptop.  Now,  you want to see how it appears on a mobile device. This is the use case for a mobile simulator, an extension that displays how your site would appear on a handheld. It is a responsive testing tool. It is available on Google Chrome Webstore. It can simulate 5 models of Android smartphones and 11 models of Apple smartphones. Deatils here:  Mobile Simulator From the above site you can add it to Microsoft Edge where it will show as one of the extensions as shown. How do you test it? Just bring up a web page (any) as shown here: Now click on this icon and see the simulator getting displayed as shown: There is another web site here with some operational buttons on the right.
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Where do I find the app's .apk file in Android Studio's latest version?

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  The Android Studio has been changing ( https://android-studio.en.uptodown.com/windows/versions ).  The version  I am using is the latest. The location of the APK file is found in the ' output ' folder. In the Snow Cat version of the Android Studio, the location of the APK (app-debug.apk) file is shown in this figure. I copied the file and I installed it on a Android Phone where .apk files can be installed.
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