Python Android Ipad GPS and Maps

[Thomas Edelblute]

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 at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Jorge Biquez
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 1:30 PM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Python Android Ipad GPS and Maps
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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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