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Tcl/Tk: A Developer's Guide - Softcover

Flynt B.S., Clif

 
9780443265563: Tcl/Tk: A Developer's Guide
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0443265569 ISBN 13: 9780443265563
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann, 2026

Synopsis

Tcl/Tk: A Developer's Guide, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for computer professionals, from systems administrators to programmers. It covers new Tcl features, expanded Tcl-OO coverage, web technology using Rivet and SQLite, and AI integration with AWS. The book also delves into Tcl's standard tools, multi-faceted nature, and extensibility, making it ideal for developing GUIs, client/server middleware, and web applications. Readers will quickly learn to code in Tcl and extend its capabilities with the inclusion of numerous code examples and case studies.

The updated edition includes over 150 pages on the latest Tcl extensions, proven techniques, and tools for effective programming. Extensive code snippets and online tutorials enhance understanding, while case studies provide practical insights. The book also discusses Tcl's role as the hidden "secret sauce" in commercial applications, highlighting its graphics and control infrastructure. With a vibrant user community and evolving API, Tcl/Tk remains a powerful and versatile programming platform for both beginners and experienced programmers.

  • Includes the latest features of Tcl/Tk 9.0
  • Covers Tcl development tools, popular extensions, and packages to allow developers to immediately solve real-world problems with Tcl/Tk
  • Provides straightforward explanations for beginners, offering tips, style guidelines, and debugging techniques for advanced users
  • Includes a companion website with code for interactive programming and development

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About the Author

Clif Flynt is a professional programmer and has been a Tcl advocate since 1994. He has developed Tcl applications for the e-commerce, factory control, computer-based education, network analysis, games, firewall configuration, systems administration, and more. He has taught Tcl/Tk seminars in colleges and corporations around the world and writes regularly on Tcl/Tk for the developer community.

From the Back Cover

Tcl/Tk: A Developer's Guide, Fourth Edition is an essential resource for computer professionals, from systems administrators to programmers. It covers new Tcl features, expanded Tcl-OO coverage, web technology using Rivet and SQLite, and AI integration with AWS. The book also delves into Tcl's standard tools, multi-faceted nature, and extensibility, making it ideal for developing GUIs, client/server middleware, and web applications. Readers will quickly learn to code in Tcl and extend its capabilities with the inclusion of numerous code examples and case studies.

The updated edition includes over 150 pages on the latest Tcl extensions, proven techniques, and tools for effective programming. Extensive code snippets and online tutorials enhance understanding, while case studies provide practical insights. The book also discusses Tcl's role as the hidden "secret sauce" in commercial applications, highlighting its graphics and control infrastructure. With a vibrant user community and evolving API, Tcl/Tk remains a powerful and versatile programming platform for both beginners and experienced programmers.

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Publisher
Morgan Kaufmann
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0443265569
ISBN 13 
9780443265563
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
4
Number of pages
946