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.
By:
Clif Flynt (CEO Noumena Corporation Dexter Michigan USA)
Imprint: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443265563
ISBN 10: 0443265569
Pages: 946
Publication Date: 19 January 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Tcl/Tk Features 2. The Mechanics of Using the Tcl and Tk Interpreters 3. Introduction to the Tcl Language 4. Navigating the File System, Basic I/O and Sockets 5. Using Strings and Lists 6. Complex Data Structures with Lists, Arrays and Dicts 7. Procedure Techniques 8. Namespaces, Packages and Modules 9. Basic Object-Oriented Programming in Tcl 10. Advanced Object-Oriented Programming in Tcl 11. Introduction to Tk Graphics 12. Using the Canvas Widget 13. The text Widget and htmllib 14. Tk Megawidgets 15. Extending Tcl 16. Applications with Multiple Environments 17. Extensions and Packages 18. Programming Tools 19. Tips and Techniques 20. Web Tech 21. AI and Cloud
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.