The Tcl Programming Language [PDF]

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The Tcl Programming Language is a comprehensive guide to version 9.0 of this immensely flexible and versatile language. Starting with the basic features, it expands its scope to include the more advanced concepts, facilities and programming idioms from which the language derives its power.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Master the fundamentals of Tcl syntax, commands, and core concepts.
• Leverage Tcl’s flexible and uniform execution model for metaprogramming, custom control structures and reactive programming.
• Modularize your code using namespaces, object-oriented constructs and packages.
• Globalize applications for international markets.
• Transfer data efficiently using the integrated event loop and asynchronous I/O.
• Implement reflected channels, data transforms and filters using Tcl’s sophisticated I/O framework.
• Communicate with other applications using inter-process pipes and networks.
• Simplify concurrent programming using coroutines.
• Enhance application security by using safe interpreters for sandboxing.
• Streamline software deployment with single file executables using the ZipFS virtual file system.

With extensive coverage, practical examples, and a detailed index, this book serves as both an introductory guide and an essential reference for every Tcl programmer.