Building a Python GUI Application With Tkinter

Darren Jones
Darren Jones 18 Lessons 1h 17m basics gui

Python has a lot of GUI frameworks, but Tkinter is the only framework that’s built into the Python standard library. Tkinter has several strengths. It’s cross-platform, so the same code works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visual elements are rendered using native operating system elements, so applications built with Tkinter look like they belong on the platform where they’re run.

Although Tkinter is considered the de facto Python GUI framework, it’s not without criticism. One notable criticism is that GUIs built with Tkinter look outdated. If you want a shiny, modern interface, then Tkinter may not be what you’re looking for.

However, Tkinter is lightweight and relatively painless to use compared to other frameworks. This makes it a compelling choice for building GUI applications in Python, especially for applications where a modern sheen is unnecessary, and the top priority is to quickly build something that’s functional and cross-platform.

In this video course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Get started with Tkinter with a Hello, World application
  • Work with widgets, such as buttons and text boxes
  • Control your application layout with geometry managers
  • Make your applications interactive by associating button clicks with Python functions

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With 20 years as a teacher of music technology, Darren is keen to bring his skills to the Python table.

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