GTK+ By Example/Introduction
About This Book
[edit | edit source]GTK+ is a cross-platform Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming library. It is most well known for it's association with the GNOME desktop environment.
GTK+ is supported in:
- UNIX/Linux
- OS X
- Microsoft Windows
Prerequisite Knowledge
[edit | edit source]We assume a working knowledge of the C programming language. You should be familiar with functions, pointers and file operations. If you need a refresher, you should consider the excellent book by Kernighan and Ritchie, ISBN: 0131103628.
In addition, you will require basic skills with the command line, a compiler, Make and an editor of your choice.
Aims
[edit | edit source]- Accessible introduction to the GTK+ windowing toolkit
- Get started building programs from the beginning