The popular C programming language is used for a huge range of applications, from the tiny microcontrollers used in toasters and watches up to complete operating systems. The first half of this book is an introduction to C, and covers the basics of writing simple command-line programs. The second half of the book shows how to use the GTK user interface toolkit with C to create feature-rich GUI applications which can be run on the desktop. No previous experience of C or GTK is required – even if you are an absolute beginner, this book will teach you all you need to know to ...
■ Create simple command-line C programs
■ Control flow with conditions and loops
■ Handle variables, strings, and files
■ Design graphical user interface applications in C
■ Handle user input with buttons and menus
■ Use advanced UI features such as data stores and dialogs
Author(s): Simon Long
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Raspberry Pi Trading
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 156
Tags: C, GTK, GUI Programming
Chapter 1: Getting started 010
Learn how to use C to program the Raspberry Pi
Chapter 2: Variables and arithmetic 014
Create variables and do maths
Chapter 3: Conditions and comparisons 019
Control the flow of your C programs
Chapter 4: More advanced flow control 024
For loops and case statements
Chapter 5: Pointers 030
Variables have addresses too
Chapter 6: Functions 035
Split your code into bite-sized chunks
Chapter 7: Arrays and strings 041
Handle lists of values, and letters
Chapter 8: The string l;ibrary 046
Simplify common operations on strings
Chapter 9: User Input 052
Reading and interpreting user input
Chapter 10: File input and output 058
Learn to read from and write to files
Chapter 11: More about types and variables 063
Type definitions, enumerations, and more
Chapter 12: Header files and the preprocessor 068
Splitting code up into multiple files
Chapter 13: Introduction to GTK 074
Get ready to start creating GUIs
Chapter 14: Your first GTK program 077
Start coding in C with the GTK library
Chapter 15: Buttons 081
Make your window more interesting by adding a button
Chapter 16: Labels and layout 085
Use a box widget to add a text label to your window
Chapter 17: More advanced layout 091
Expand your window, and position and resize buttons automatically
Chapter 18: GUI user input 097
Enable users to enter text and select options
Chapter 19: Combo boxes and list stores 103
Create combo boxes for user input and associate list stores with them
Chapter 20: Tree views 109
Use the GtkTreeView widget to display information
Chapter 21: Menus 115
Create menu bars with drop-down menus
Chapter 22: Dialogs 120
Give users information and ask them questions
Chapter 23: Built-in dialogs 123
GTK contains some ready-made dialogs
Chapter 24: Customising widgets 131
Change the properties of widgets
Chapter 25: Glade 135
Create window layouts for applications
Chapter 26: C quick reference 144
Cheat sheets and code examples
