Introduction to C & GUI Programming

Simon Long

ISBN 10: 1912047659 / ISBN 13: 9781912047659

Published by Raspberry Pi Press, 2019

Seller Inventory # GOR011710095

Synopsis:

The popular C programming language is used for a huge range of applications, from the tiny microcontrollers used in toasters and watches up to complete operating systems. The first half of this book is an introduction to C, and covers the basics of writing simple command-line programs. The second half of the book shows how to use the GTK user interface toolkit with C to create feature-rich GUI applications which can be run on the desktop. No previous experience of C or GTK is required even if you are an absolute beginner, this book will teach you all you need to know to... l Create simple command-line C programs l Control flow with conditions and loops l Handle variables, strings, and files l Design graphical user interface applications in C l Handle user input with buttons and menus l Use advanced UI features such as data stores and dialogs Raspberry Pi Press is the publishing imprint of Raspberry Pi Trading Ltd., a subsidiary of The Raspberry Pi Foundation. Buying Raspberry Pi Press books and magazines directly helps the Foundation s charitable mission to put the power of computing and digital making in the hands of people all over the world.

About the Author: Simon Long is an engineer working for Raspberry Pi. He is responsible for the Raspberry Pi Desktop and its associated applications. Before joining Raspberry Pi, he worked for Broadcom, where he first met Eben Upton, and before that spent ten years working as a software engineer and user interface designer for a major consultancy firm.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Introduction to C & GUI Programming
Publisher: Raspberry Pi Press
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fine