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GUI Programming Recommendations (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by gronjo45@lemm.ee to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hello all,

I'm trying to get into GUI programming, but am hesitating on using a Python library to make my first barebones program. My goal is to code basic buttons and understand how operating systems implement the way they draw windows for applications.

I have coded mostly in scientific libraries or high-level languages that are fairly simple (Python, Matlab, Julia)... Also am familiar with basic concepts and syntax from C.

Looking for recommendations to start. I am happy to learn a new PL. Interested in writing code for legacy hardware and mobile. Bonus if the codes are general enough to be written for most displays one could interact with.

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[–] zolar@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Not directly programming or coding GUI from scratch with a library or something: Have you considered using a game engine like Godot ( https://godotengine.org/ ) ?

You would have a toolbox for several essential GUI-elements. You could visually create the GUI and add functionality by script. Also, there are several possibilities to handle different screen sizes and touch.

You would have to learn the UI and concepts of Godot but the documentation is ok and there are plenty of tutorials available.