[NTLUG:Discuss] tcl or python

[Carl Haddick]

On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 09:20:26AM -0500, Chris Cox wrote:
> On Mon, 2009-05-25 at 17:55 -0500, Leroy Tennison wrote:
> > I decided to learn tcl because of tk and it's ability to produce GUI 

> > I'm beginning to ask if I should change focus to python after the recent 
> 
> Tcl is one of those things that is a victim of rumor and circumstance.
> 
> With that said, it's the ONLY language (IMHO) that makes
> creating nice GUIs very easy, however it is sadly lacking
> on creating a unified look and feel.  Tk is probably one of
> 
> What about Python?  Python is hot.  It is "worshipped".  So,
> 
> So... if you need a complex graphical app builit in
> a matter of MINUTES... use Tcl/Tk.  If you want

What about Python's Tkinter module?  Write in Python, call Tk gizmos.
I'm clearly out of step with the world in many ways, though, so your
mileage may vary, contents subject to settling during shipping.  :-)

Regards,

Carl