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Set of Python wrappers for the GTK graphical user interface library

PyGTK is a set of Python wrappers for the GTK graphical user interface library. PyGTK is free software and licensed under the LGPL. It is analogous to PyQt/PySide and wxPython, the Python wrappers for Qt and wxWidgets, respectively. Its original author is GNOME developer James Henstridge. There are six people in the core development team, with various other people who have submitted patches and bug reports. PyGTK has been selected as the environment of choice for applications running on One Laptop Per Child systems. Wikipedia →

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📕Learn PyGTKHasan Ansari · 2020
Foundations of PyGTK DevelopmentW. David Ashley · 2018

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