Kivy – Interactive Applications and Games in Python - Second Edition

Preface

Mobile devices have transformed the way applications are perceived. They have increased in interaction types; the user now expects gestures, multi-touches, animations, responsiveness, virtual keyboards, and magic-pens. Moreover, compatibility has become a must if you want to avoid the barriers imposed by major operating systems. Kivy is an open source Python solution that covers these market needs with an easy-to-learn and rapid development approach. Kivy continues to grow fast and two versions have been released since the first publication of this book in September 2013. Thanks to an enthusiastic community, Kivy is making its way in an extremely competitive territory in which it stands out for offering both a cross-platform and efficient ...