Tcl/Tk For Real Programmers (The For Real Programmers Series) [Paperback]

Clif Flynt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0122612051 | ISBN-13: 978-0122612053 | Publication Date: December 18, 1998 | Edition: Book & CD-ROM 1st

This book will fill a void in the current Tcl/Tk bookshelf. It is written to the latest version of Tcl/Tk (8.0, perhaps 8.1, depending on Sun's release schedule) and addresses Tcl/Tk under Windows as well as Unix. It includes discussions on proper coding techniques, instead of just language syntax. Clif Flynt gives readers a very 'hands on' book, with an emphasis towards allowing a reader to pick up the book as needed to find the answer to a question, instead of assuming that it will be read cover to cover.



· A sufficiently detailed overview of the Tcl/Tk language that readers can determine if this is the proper tool for their project.
· Enough information that an experienced programmer can start working with the language immediately.
· Hints and tips on how to use the language effectively.
· Templates that will minimize the new language learning curve.
Macintosh, Windows, Unix, Linux
User requirements would be Windows 3.1 with 32bit DLL, Windows
95, Windows NT, Macintosh, Unix, Linux, or Solaris. A 386 or better CPU, 4 Meg Ram, and 4 Meg free disk space. Different packages will have different disk space requirements. A good guess is 2 Meg / package.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Tcl/Tk (called tickleTK) is a very powerful programming language for all sorts of projects, from visual application development to web scripting to meshing together varieties of applications and utilities written in different languages in order to create a new application. The program competes very favorably with Visual Basic, Java, Perl, and UNIX shell languages. It is a great tool for rapid prototype development; runs on almost all hardware, with no code changes; and is much easier to learn than Perl, C/C++, or Java. Flynt's book is aimed at programmers, but it is an excellent introduction to learning the basics of Tcl/Tk. Recommended for large public libraries and most academic institutions.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"A delicious masterpiece."
--CHEF'S DIGEST

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Product Details

• Paperback: 698 pages
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; Book & CD-ROM 1st edition (December 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0122612051
• ISBN-13: 978-0122612053
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #868,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best general Tcl book so far, October 8, 1999

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Leslie Johnson ([e-mail]) (Morristown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tcl/Tk For Real Programmers (The For Real Programmers Series) (Paperback)

I find Flynt's presentation of information very clear. He presents difficult topics in the order that makes the most sense, tells you just what you need to know without excess verbiage, and gives clear examples.

I've been using Tcl/Tk for over six years, and have several books on the subject, but this is the one I reach for first. Other books concentrate more on specialized topics like Web programming, but this is a solid text and reference for the basics. His reviews of extensions and other useful packages are also very helpful

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only resource you will need to learn Tcl/Tk, June 23, 1999

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Omar G. (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tcl/Tk For Real Programmers (The For Real Programmers Series) (Paperback)

This book is both a very good introduction for anyone wanting to learn Tcl/Tk quickly, and a valuable reference for experienced Tcl programmers. It is very readable, moves at a reasonable pace, and contains non-trivial real world examples showing the true power of Tcl/Tk. It also contains an index of commands used in the book's examples, which is helpful in getting a deeper understanding of how a command can be used. The included CD-ROM contains all the interpreters, libraries, and tutorials needed to get started. A very useful book indeed.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too focused on Tk, September 24, 1999

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This review is from: Tcl/Tk For Real Programmers (The For Real Programmers Series) (Paperback)

This book is somewhat imcomplete. It focuses too much on Tk and widgets and lacks a multitude of commands. I have found many more commands for Tcl on the web that are not even hinted to in this book. This book is especially not good for sockets programming.