Python for S60

Python for S60

Paradigm	multi-paradigm: object-oriented, imperative, functional
Appeared in	2006
Designed by	Guido van Rossum
Developer	Python Software Foundation
Stable release	1.4.5 (2008-12-3)
Preview release	1.9.7 (2009-08-4)
Programming language	C++, Python
OS	Symbian OS, S60 platform
License	Apache license, Python Software Foundation License
Website	opensource.nokia.com/projects/pythonfors60

The Python for S60 also called PyS60 (Unix name), is Nokia’s port of the general Python programming language to its S60 software platform, based on Python 2.2.2 from 2002.

Release history

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Python Shell on Nokia 6120 Classic

First released in 2005, it featured a relatively small set of modules and functions. Version 1.2, the last non-opensource release and the second version of PyS60, brought many improvements and was made available on October 21, 2005 on Forum Nokia.

After becoming open source, PyS60 had the advantage of a strong and dedicated community that could actively contribute to improving it. The milestone release was Version 1.3.11.

The latest stable version, 1.4.5, was released on December 3, 2008. On December 24, 2008, a developer version, 1.9.0, was released. It featured several improvements, the main of which was a new core based on Python 2.5.1.

See also

• List of Python software
• List of integrated development environments for Python

External links

• Nokia Research Center - Python for S60
• Maemo Garage - Python for S60
• SourceForge.net - Python for S60
• Nokia Wiki - Python for S60
• Python - Developer Discussion Boards
• Forum Nokia Wiki - Category:Python
• Maemo - Garage - Python for S60 - Project Filelist
• Tutorials
  • Python for Series 60 tutorial by Jurgen Scheible
  • PyS60 tutorials at Croozeus.com
• SymbianFreak freeware collection - Python Applications and Games

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