TCL/TK Programmer's Reference

by Chris Nelson and Chris Nelson

Book Overview

Tcl is key to many programmers because of its ability to glue pieces of programs together. This text covers all the basic Tcl language elements, along with Tk commands, widgets and options. The author... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0072120045
• ISBN13: 9780072120042
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 559 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Mike's review

This is the first book I bought about Tcl/Tk. Why? It was the only one they had at the store I went to. I've since bought others (three to be exact), but this is the one I always go back to. Information on the Tcl and Tk commands is easy to find and each example I've tried works. Which, from my experience with books on programming, is amazing! I highly recommend this book!Mike

Just what I was looking for...

If you have programmed in other languages (especially Perl) and you want to learn Tcl, then this book is for you. I tried to use a couple of other Tcl books but they were too basic. I couldn't find good examples that showed the syntax in those books.This book is mainly a command reference book. So, if you know Perl you can just look up the corresponding Tcl commands which are mostly named the same, and get the Tcl syntax.

Excellent reference for Tcl/Tk programmers

This book provides a dictionary-like listing of Tcl commands and Tk widgets. The explanations of options and commands for each item is excellent and cross-references to other Tcl command are very useful. This book should be used as a reference, if you are new to Tcl programming you should look into other books that offer more step-by-step instuction.

At last - a reference that provides more than the man pages

This reference is incredible. All of the Tcl and Tk commands are covered. Examples and tips for many of the commands are presented. And then, the price - almost 1/2 of most computer books. This is a book I carry to work with me almost every day - and when I forget, I always regret it. This book fills a need that many Tcl programmers have expressed - an encyclopedia of Tcl commands.

Excellent Tcl/Tk reference manual

Myself and other co-workers find the examples and other tips a welcome addition. This is the first complete reference book that I've seen for Tcl/Tk with many helpful examples!