Python Resources

Python Source Code and Modules

• ipython - a friendly interactive shell for python. Info ONLamp Article
• matplotlib - a handy system for plotting in python.
• numpy - numeric analysis in python (needed for matplotlib)
• dateutil
• Crystal Space 3D
• PyX - A Python PS and PDF graphing package
• pygame - a Python game development system
• iCalendar package for Python
• VPython - 3D Programming in Python
• PEAK Easy Install

Python Training

• PyCon 2009 Videos

Python Installation

If you are using a Mac, you almost certainly want to ditch Apple's python implementation and instead install your own from:

• http://www.python.org/download/releases/

If you want everybody to be able to use your GUI, you probably want to write it in Tkinter (Python's Tcl/Tk bindings). If you want to actually enjoy what you are writing, you want to use wxpython.

On the Mac, you can install matplotlib with this command using MacPorts::

 % sudo port install py-matplotlib py-ipython