Tkinter GUI Application Development Cookbook: A practical solution to your GUI development problems with Python and Tkinter

The "Tkinter GUI Application Development Cookbook" offers a practical solution to GUI development problems using Python and Tkinter. However, based on customer reviews, there are mixed opinions regarding the book's effectiveness and ease of understanding. One reviewer compared this book to "Moderne Tkinter for Busy Python Developers" by Mark Roseman and expressed a clear preference for Roseman's book. They noted that Roseman's book focuses on the present and future of Tkinter, leaving behind outdated methods for compatibility reasons. They also highlighted that Roseman emphasizes the use of the "grid" method over the "pack" method, which is not the case with Rodas de Paz's book. Additionally, the reviewer mentioned that Roseman discusses the "themed widgets" or "ttk" from the beginning, while Rodas de Paz covers them only in the last chapter. This reviewer concluded that Rodas de Paz's book shows the path of the old way of using Tkinter compared to Roseman's forward-looking approach. Another point of contention is the pace and structure of the book. Roseman apparently provides a complete example as early as page 21, while Rodas de Paz takes longer to introduce practical examples. Roseman's book is also praised for its chapter-wise structure, covering concepts, basic widgets, widget placement, and events. On the other hand, Rodas de Paz's book's table of contents is criticized for being less informative. While Rodas de Paz utilizes object-oriented programming for his examples, some reviewers found this approach to be cumbersome and unnecessary for small-scale projects. They believed that Roseman simplifies the process by avoiding this heaviness. Moreover, Roseman's book is complemented by his website, providing easy access to the book's examples and more resources. On the contrary, Rodas de Paz's book is supposed to be supplemented by downloadable examples from the internet, but reviewers found it challenging to locate them. Despite the criticisms, there are positive reviews that claim this book is useful for guiding beginners in Python tkinter. However, a reviewer suggested purchasing the Kindle edition for a better experience. In conclusion, the "Tkinter GUI Application Development Cookbook" receives mixed reviews. While some appreciate its content, others find it lacking compared to alternative options. The book's structure, explanation of concepts, and reliance on object-oriented programming are areas of contention among reviewers.