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PortAudio vs ptpython

A side-by-side look at PortAudio and ptpython. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PortAudio

PortAudio

Audio & Music

PortAudio is a free, cross-platform, open-source audio I/O library. It allows developers to easily write audio software that works on many platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX without needing platform-specific code.

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ptpython

ptpython

Development

ptpython is an advanced Python REPL (read-evaluate-print loop). It offers features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, multiline editing, and vim/emacs key bindings. It aims to provide a rich interactive environment for Python programmers.

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