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Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Fyne
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Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Fyne

by Andrew Williams
January 2021
Beginner to intermediate
318 pages
6h 57m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Fyne is an enlightening guide that introduces the Fyne GUI toolkit combined with Go language programming to empower developers to create modern, cross-platform GUI applications. With practical examples and five guided projects, you will learn to leverage Fyne's features, such as widgets, layouts, and data binding, to deliver robust graphical programs.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master the history and basics of GUI toolkits and how Fyne simplifies modern cross-platform GUI development.
  • Learn to develop and deploy applications across platforms with detailed guidance on packaging for different devices.
  • Explore the architectural design of Fyne apps and employ best practices for constructing robust GUI software.
  • Gain hands-on experience by building five detailed example applications, encompassing key aspects like widgets and themes.
  • Enhance your applications with advanced custom widgets and dynamic themes for improved user interfaces.

Author(s)

Andrew Williams is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in building graphical applications, specializing in cross-platform solutions. As a passionate advocate for modern and efficient software development, he created the Fyne toolkit to simplify the development process. Andrew's approachable teaching style aims to make technical concepts accessible and practical for developers of all backgrounds.

Who is it for?

This book is tailored for developers interested in GUI development using the Go programming language and the Fyne toolkit. It's suitable for newcomers to Go or Fyne with a basic understanding of GUI principles and aims to empower them to create cross-platform applications. Whether you're a seasoned programmer exploring graphical applications or a GUI designer transitioning to cross-platform solutions, this book delivers practical insights and tools.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781800563162