Tcl / Tk 's multi-faceted and extensible nature makes it ideal for developing end-user GUI, client / server middleware, Web applications, and more. You can code completely in Tcl, using one of the hundreds of extensions, call C or Java subroutines from Tcl / Tk, or use Tcl to glue legacy applications together. Written from a programmer's perspective, Tcl / Tk: A Developer's Guide explains how to use standard equipment's Tcl and unique features that make Tcl / Tk powerful: including graphics widgets, packages, namespaces, and extensions. You'll even learn how to extend the language itself. Tcl / Tk: A Developer's Guide clearly discusses development tools, proven techniques, and existing extensions. additional material in this book include case studies and discussion of techniques for advanced users. On the CD-ROM * Distributions for Tcl 8.3 and 8.4 for Linux, Solaris, Macintosh, and Windows. * The latest release of TclTutor. * How-to and tutorials as well as copies of all equipment covered in this book. * The author "Tclsh Spot" articles from: login: magazine and the "Real World" Tcl / Tk chapter of the first edition. * A copy of demo commercial development tools from ActiveState and NeatWare. * Many open source Tcl / Tk development tools. * Tcl / Tk design guidelines. * Summary of Tcl development tools, the popular extensions, and packages.