David Jensen (2013-12-19 21:46):
Nokia's original book on Meego featured, I think, Python as the development. I do not see this book on Amazon. However, almost none of the articles I have seen relating to Jolla mention Python. I assumed Nokia believed Python was an ideal language for an open system that was easily modifiable by others. I get the impression the language is C++. This is more difficult than Java and possibly also Objective C. How does Jolla expect their system to be adapted as open if the language developers have to deal with is C++, with Python a vague afterthought?
I would say nothing is harder then Objective C ;-), but to not start a rant - I don't think you will find a developer that never used C++ (or at least not after any technical university I know). Also note that most of the languages are based on C++ (including Java), so the syntax shouldn't be too shocking ;-). Python on the other hand is more similar to Pascal which is less popular. I won't talk about Objective C, because I don't know any similar language ;-). Probably due to the fact that Apple was creating it in the same time as C++ was developed...
Having said that. You can install python on Jolla/Sailfish using pckon <http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=92036>:
pkcon install python Regards, Nux.
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