I'm a recent convert to Python using the Anaconda distribution and I have an idea for a simple smartphone app. My background includes languages like Fortran, TurboPascal, and VBA, but I have no experience with Java or C. I want to create an app that aggregates scores from a popular word game, compatible with Android 8. My first version won't involve much in terms of graphics or live data input. If all goes well, I might add features like allowing users to upload screenshots to extract stats later. I'm currently using the Spyder environment that comes with Anaconda, but I'm open to suggestions for packages. I've heard about Kivy, Beeware, and Buildozer for app development and compiling for Android. What do you think?
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If you're aiming to publish your app, it’s worth noting you’ll need to target at least Android 15 or higher. Also, developing a fully functional app using just Python can be quite challenging. You might want to explore Android Studio and consider learning Kotlin instead. That’ll give you more flexibility and control for app development.
Thanks for the heads up! I guess the packages I mentioned won't be sufficient for the main coding, then? Maybe I should just pivot to creating a web app instead and find a hosting service.