Create Simple GUI in Python Tutorial : Tkinter Part 01

Python is a versatile programming language that is widely used for various applications, including building graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Tkinter is the standard GUI toolkit for Python and it provides a simple way to create GUI applications.

In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a simple GUI using Tkinter in Python. We will cover the basic aspects of creating a GUI, such as creating windows, labels, buttons, and handling user input.

Setting up the Environment

Before we start, make sure you have Python installed on your computer. You can download Python from the official website and follow the installation instructions.

Creating a Simple GUI

Let’s start by creating a simple window using Tkinter. Here’s a basic Python script that creates a window:

import tkinter as tk

# Create a window
window = tk.Tk()

# Set the title of the window
window.title("Simple GUI")

# Run the application
window.mainloop()
	

Save the above code in a file with a .py extension and run it using Python. You should see a simple window with the title “Simple GUI” pop up on your screen.

Adding Labels and Buttons

Now, let’s add some labels and buttons to our window. Here’s a modified version of the previous script that adds a label and a button:

import tkinter as tk

# Create a window
window = tk.Tk()

# Set the title of the window
window.title("Simple GUI")

# Create a label
label = tk.Label(window, text="Hello, Tkinter!")
label.pack()

# Create a button
button = tk.Button(window, text="Click Me!")
button.pack()

# Run the application
window.mainloop()
	

Save the above code in a file and run it using Python. You should now see a window with a label displaying “Hello, Tkinter!” and a button with the text “Click Me!”

Conclusion

Creating a simple GUI in Python using Tkinter is quite straightforward. In this tutorial, we covered the basic steps to create a window, add labels, and buttons. In the next part of this tutorial, we will explore more advanced GUI elements and how to handle user input.

Stay tuned for Part 02 of the Create Simple GUI in Python Tutorial : Tkinter series!