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Subject:    Re: [WEB4LIB] Python Android Ipad GPS and Maps
From:       Thomas Edelblute <TEdelblute () ANAHEIM ! NET>
Date:       2013-06-24 16:02:24
Message-ID: 52882995E3FA484FA4FFBF4C2C837CFE2F6C5DB6 () COAMBOX2 ! anaheim ! intranet
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Before my dad retired, he was using Python for manipulating different variables.  \
However, he warned me that Python scripts can take an extraordinary long time to run \
by themselves.  He developed a routine where he would use Python to call a routine he \
wrote in C and that cut the response time to fraction of what it was before.

While this does not answer your question, I just pass this on as friendly advice to \
anyone interested.

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From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of \
                Jorge Biquez
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 1:30 PM
To: WEB4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Python Android Ipad GPS and Maps
Importance: High

Hello all.

I was wondering if you can share your comments on the following.

At job we are interested in developing the core routines that let us use Tablets \
(Mainly Android but Ipads are considered also) for the visualization of maps created \
with Google maps to follow tendencies in general robbery, crimes, safe areas, areas \
where people need help and more.

In first instance we decided that our maps have to be able to receive coordinates, \
not the already located address that Google maps can locate easily but coordinates \
generated with a GPS device. An example could be that on a mountain a group of \
persons follow a route and when they found something bad or that has to be some \
action taken will push a button to mark the place . The actual devices already can \
send  an SMS message or an email to any place we want with the information of the \
location point and will push every minute the information to create the route the \
person with the device follows. So in paper all the process we want works for sure . \
Now the nice part, what tools to use.

1) Is anyone using Python for developing Android applications in general?

2) Where to start? Do we have to subscribe and get a Google ID as developers to use \
their API's and what Google offers to be able to use those tools with Python?

3) Do you already use Python for developing and creating maps with Google on the \
desktop side? If so. It is not so complicated, I mean, it is better to use Python \
instead of some other programming languages? Some of the IT guys have told us that \
Python is not the language to use but I believe it is the correct tool for this . I \
am not sure what would be my tools yet but as a programming language I think is ideal \
for the task. I believe it is just a matter of where to start, what do you need for \
tools, framework of development, etc.

4) Can you share links of where to start studying about Google development with \
Python (besides the Google website) any forum like this or online you recommend? \
Training material, free if possible?

5) Are you developing application for Ipad using Python?

6) Any forum you specially recommend for developers on the above subjects?

I am sorry if some of the questions sound stupid.

Thanks in advance for all your time and comments.

Jorge Biquez

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