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Fun Python GUI Projects in Easy Steps by Dan Aldred
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9781787910393
Published:
29 Aug 2025
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
192 pages
Dimensions:
227x186x9mm
Weight:
0.000kgs
Author:
Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps contains mostly outrageous projects and a few sensible ones. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with guizero - an easy way to build GUIs with Python code. If you've ever wanted to add a splash of interactivity and charm to your Python projects, this is the book for you! Learn how to code fun apps and programs - in easy steps! The first chapter of Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps gently introduces you to the world of GUI programming, explaining concepts in simple terms so that you'll never feel lost or overwhelmed. Once you've got the hang of the basics, it's time to start building and combining features. The book shows you how to code and use all sorts of fun GUI elements - buttons that trigger actions, text boxes for inputting data, labels to display information, and more. With guizero's intuitive syntax and easy-to-use functions,
Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps contains mostly outrageous projects and a few sensible ones. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with guizero - an easy way to build GUIs with Python code. If you've ever wanted to add a splash of interactivity and charm to your Python projects, this is the book for you! Learn how to code fun apps and programs - in easy steps!
The first chapter of Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps gently introduces you to the world of GUI programming, explaining concepts in simple terms so that you'll never feel lost or overwhelmed. Once you've got the hang of the basics, it's time to start building and combining features. The book shows you how to code and use all sorts of fun GUI elements - buttons that trigger actions, text boxes for inputting data, labels to display information, and more. With guizero's intuitive syntax and easy-to-use functions, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can bring the projects and your ideas to life.
Ever wanted to prank your friends with a virtual whoopee cushion? This book shows you how to create a hilarious application that emits fart sounds at the click of a button. If you're curious about your compatibility with your crush, you'll learn how to create a fun calculator that predicts your compatibility with another person based on a set of quirky questions. Who knows, you might just uncover a surprising match! Have you ever wondered if you could outrun your favorite superhero? In this book you'll learn how to build a game that challenges players to react faster than iconic superheroes. It's a thrilling test of speed and reflexes!
As you progress through Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps, we'll delve deeper into the world of GUI design, exploring topics like mouse interaction, drawing, layout, and styling. You'll learn how to arrange your GUI elements in visually pleasing ways so that your applications not only work great but look awesome too.
Most of this book's projects use the Microsoft Windows platform. However, Python and guizero are both compatible with Linux and Apple computers. Before you begin, you will need install the compatible versions of Python and guizero. Comprehensive guides on installation and setup are included in the book.
Let's code and have fun!
For kids and young adults aged 11+
About the Author: strong>Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher and a freelance resource writer and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity and is a Raspberry Pi Certified educator. Dan led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition, whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the ISS. Dan has authored a set of international micro:bit teaching resources with ARM and hacked Scratch with a Microsoft Kinnect for an open evening at school and invited all the students to dance. Dan runs the TeCoEd website (www.tecoed.co.uk) and also a YouTube channel. Dan resides in the UK.
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