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peace_of_mind · Jul 19th, 2005, 7:20 AM

Alright, here's the thread to dump any and all resources, online or otherwise, for learning Tcl/Tk. So far I've found the tutorial at http://www.tcl.tk, found directly Here. Anybody have some recommendations on other good ones? I, personally prefer one I can work with offline, like one long page I can keep open in my browser or a downloadable one. Any suggestions?

big_k105 · Jul 19th, 2005, 9:18 AM

Thanks for the link. If i get time i will look it over.

p.s. I edited your post for the link that you have in Here cause it didnt work

i just fixed it

mackenga · Jul 21st, 2005, 8:50 AM

"Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk," by Brent Welch (ISBN: 0-13-038560-3) is a great starting point. It begins with a good introduction to Tcl syntax and then about 60% of the book covers the Tk toolkit. A decent, well written (if quite short and heavy-going) section at the back explains extending Tcl and Tk with C and embedding the interpreter in C programs.

The edition I read (many moons ago now) was smaller than this (fourth) one, actually; this one seems to have quite a bit of new and updated material. Although I know that I've covered this material before, I'm seriously considering buying the new edition - Brent Welch is an excellent author.

There are some sample chapters online and more details at http://www.beedub.com/book/ if you're interested.

I also got a great book on incr Tcl/Tk but it's out of print so I guess I was lucky to find it - it's called "Incr Tcl/Tk from the Ground Up" (by Chad Smith; ISBN: 0072121068). Don't just get this book though - the ground in question is pretty high up to start with (it assumes you are very familiar with Tcl/Tk before you start). I picked up my copy for �2 in a charity shop - lucky me

I've found a relatively obscure tutorial on the web, as well, which looks good - especially if you're learning Tcl/Tk as a way into programming since it starts with an introduction to scripting languages in general:

http://fringe.davesource.com/Fringe/...tcl_intro.html

It's by Christopher Trudeau and although I haven't ploughed through the whole thing it actually seems to cover a hell of a lot for an online tutorial.

Hope these are helpful.

peace_of_mind · Jul 21st, 2005, 10:54 AM

Much obliged , Mackenga. Thanks for fixing that K. I thought I tested it first, but I guess I didn't. lol

Jul 19th, 2005, 7:20 AM	#1
peace_of_mind Professional Programmer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hell if I know most of the time Posts: 439 Rep Power: 4	Resources for learning TCL/TK Alright, here's the thread to dump any and all resources, online or otherwise, for learning Tcl/Tk. So far I've found the tutorial at http://www.tcl.tk, found directly Here. Anybody have some recommendations on other good ones? I, personally prefer one I can work with offline, like one long page I can keep open in my browser or a downloadable one. Any suggestions? __________________ Amateurs built the ark Professionals built the Titanic Last edited by big_k105; Jul 19th, 2005 at 9:17 AM.

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big_k105 PFO Founder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 1,630 Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the link. If i get time i will look it over. p.s. I edited your post for the link that you have in Here cause it didnt work i just fixed it __________________ BIG K aka Kyle Programming Forums Kyle K Online Please do not PM or email me programming questions. Post them in the forums instead.

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peace_of_mind Professional Programmer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hell if I know most of the time Posts: 439 Rep Power: 4	Much obliged , Mackenga. Thanks for fixing that K. I thought I tested it first, but I guess I didn't. lol __________________ Amateurs built the ark Professionals built the Titanic

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Jul 21st, 2005, 8:50 AM	#3
mackenga Professional Programmer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 317 Rep Power: 4	"Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk," by Brent Welch (ISBN: 0-13-038560-3) is a great starting point. It begins with a good introduction to Tcl syntax and then about 60% of the book covers the Tk toolkit. A decent, well written (if quite short and heavy-going) section at the back explains extending Tcl and Tk with C and embedding the interpreter in C programs. The edition I read (many moons ago now) was smaller than this (fourth) one, actually; this one seems to have quite a bit of new and updated material. Although I know that I've covered this material before, I'm seriously considering buying the new edition - Brent Welch is an excellent author. There are some sample chapters online and more details at http://www.beedub.com/book/ if you're interested. I also got a great book on incr Tcl/Tk but it's out of print so I guess I was lucky to find it - it's called "Incr Tcl/Tk from the Ground Up" (by Chad Smith; ISBN: 0072121068). Don't just get this book though - the ground in question is pretty high up to start with (it assumes you are very familiar with Tcl/Tk before you start). I picked up my copy for �2 in a charity shop - lucky me I've found a relatively obscure tutorial on the web, as well, which looks good - especially if you're learning Tcl/Tk as a way into programming since it starts with an introduction to scripting languages in general: http://fringe.davesource.com/Fringe/...tcl_intro.html It's by Christopher Trudeau and although I haven't ploughed through the whole thing it actually seems to cover a hell of a lot for an online tutorial. Hope these are helpful.

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