I've been learning Python for about two months now, mostly just writing code in a code editor and running it through the terminal. I'm curious about how to actually build software that includes layouts and user interfaces. What steps should I take to get started?
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If you're looking to create a GUI, you might want to start with `tkinter`, as it’s included in Python’s standard library. For command-line applications, libraries like `argparse` are useful too! Best to start simple and progress from there.
User-facing applications can be complex, but don’t let that intimidate you! Check out tutorials on Real Python about `tkinter` and consider diving into web development with Django for more capabilities.
First, consider what platforms you want your software to run on. Are you thinking of a desktop app or perhaps a web app? If you're leaning towards the web, try out Flask, which integrates nicely with Python.
I totally relate to where you’re at! Start with learning about APIs, like FastAPI, which is developer-friendly. Pick a database too, like PostgreSQL. Once you get comfortable, you can even deploy your application using AWS! But don’t forget about your front-end options—stuff like HTML/CSS, React, or even just plain old HTML will work.
If you're focusing on front-end design, explore libraries and frameworks, but even plain HTML/CSS is powerful for quick projects!
Definitely start with `tkinter`, and then you can move on to `customtkinter` to make your interfaces look cleaner and more appealing.