Python GUI Guide: Introduction to Tkinter

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Contributors: Shawn Hymel
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Resources and Going Further

Creating a GUI can be a good way to offer an easy-to-use interface for your customer or create a slick-looking dashboard for yourself (and your team). If you would like to learn more about Tkinter, we recommend the following resources:

Try out the various widgets and play with different layouts to get the effect you are looking for.

Note: If you think the default Tkinter widgets look outdated (hello Windows 95!), check out the ttk themed widgets package. Widgets from this set have a much more modern and updated look to them.
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