There are only two mainstream solutions for building the graphical interface of Linux-based desktop applications, and GTK+ (GIMP Toolkit) is one of them. As the standard for the GNOME and XFCE desktop environments, it is a necessary technology for all Linux programmers. Foundations of GTK+ Development guides the reader through the complexities of GTK+, laying the groundwork that allows the reader to make the leap from novice to professional. Beginning with an overview of key topics such as widget choice, placement, and behavior, readers move on to learn about advanced issues such as custom widget creation. Replete with real-world examples, the developer can quickly take advantages of the concepts presented within to begin building his own projects.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Getting Started 3. Your First GTK+ Application 4. Container Widgets 5. Simple User Interaction 6. Dialogs 7. Using GLib 8. The GtkTextView Widget 9. The GtkTreeView Widget 10. Menus and Toolbars 11. Using Glade and libglade 12. Creating Custom Widgets 13. Putting It All Together 14. Appendix A: Widget Gallery