invent 0.0.1a3

Invent - an app framework for beginner programmers

Invent - an app framework for beginners

View this repository via GitHub pages.

To view the project docs (a work in progress):

zensical serve

This project started in 2019 as "PyperCard" ~ a re-implementation of Adafruit's CircuitPython PYOA module, but for non-CircuitPython computing environments. It was originally written using the Kivy framework for cross-platform development. After successfully testing PyperCard for teaching and learning purposes with the wonderful young folk at the London Young Coders' Meetup, development stalled because of the COVID pandemic.

The project name has since been changed to "Invent" to remove any HyperCard related expectations. There are further significant changes:

• PyScript replaces Kivy as the underlying cross-platform framework for generating and running the user interface.
• Nicholas, the original developer and maintainer of Invent/PyperCard, has been hired by Anaconda Inc to work on PyScript, and so his work on this project is sponsored by his employer.
• Ownership of the repository has been transferred to the invent framework organisation on GitHub (the old repository will automatically redirect to the new one).
• Since this is a complete rewrite, the license has been changed from MIT to Apache2.

All the assets relating to the old version of the project can still be found in the old branch in this repository.

Developer setup

Git clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/invent-framework/invent.git

(Recommended) Upgrade local pip:

pip install --upgrade pip

Make a virtualenv, then install the requirements:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Most useful developer related tasks are automated by a Makefile. Type make for a list of the available commands.

To run the test suite:

$ make serve

Then visit http://localhost:8000/.

The tests should open in your browser, and pass. ;-)

Please use a width of 79 characters for source code files.

Example applications

Coming soon...

Supporters

Invent is an independent open source project.

However, its core contributors are currently employed by Anaconda to work on PyScript and Invent. We would like to acknowledge and celebrate Anaconda's continued support of this project. Thank you Anaconda Inc!