Chapter 10. Geometry Management
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Controlling layout with the
pack
command - Controlling layout with the
grid
command - Combining
pack
andgrid
- Creating an address book interface
Introduction
For the purpose of this chapter the term geometry management refers to the layout and the design of the interface and not the wm
command. The GUI is your primary method of interacting with the end user and, as such, is your opportunity to make a good first impression.
Although the specifics of GUI design are not directly covered in this chapter, we need to keep in mind that a poorly designed and executed interface may not only result in frustration for the end user, but also may actually result in the end user looking ...
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