The Tcl Programming Language: A Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

The Tcl Programming Language is a comprehensive guide to the current version (8.6) of this immensely flexible and versatile language. Starting with the basic features, it expands its scope to include the more advanced concepts, facilities and programming idioms from which the language derives its power.

• Begin with the basics of Tcl syntax and commands for operating on data.
• Get acquainted with the flexible and uniform execution model that enables metaprogramming, custom control structures etc.
• Learn to modularize your code with namespaces, object-oriented design and packages.
• See how intrinsic support for Unicode and encodings makes it a breeze to localize your applications.
• Become conversant with the integrated event loop and how it facilitates efficient asynchronous I/O models and the reactive style of programming.
• Delve into Tcl's sophisticated I/O framework and write your own reflected channels, transforms and virtual file systems.
• Understand the built-in facilities for inter-process communication using pipes or the network.
• See how concurrent programming facilities like coroutines and threads can simplify your code and make it more performant.
• Learn how to secure your application through the use of safe interpreters for sandboxing.
• Interact with databases through the Tcl Database Connectivity interface.
• Discover how software distribution and installation headaches are eliminated with starkits and single file deployment.

The breadth of coverage and numerous examples will familiarize newcomers to every aspect of Tcl programming. At the same time, the depth and level of detail, and an exhaustive index, make The Tcl Programming Language a valuable reference in every Tcl programmer's library.

《Tcl程式語言》是一本關於目前版本（8.6）這個極其靈活且多用途的語言的全面指南。從基本功能開始，它擴展了範圍，包括該語言的高級概念、功能和編程習慣，這些是該語言獲得強大力量的基礎。

• 從Tcl語法和操作數據的命令的基礎開始。


• 熟悉靈活且統一的執行模型，使元編程、自定義控制結構等成為可能。


• 學習使用命名空間、面向對象設計和套件來模塊化代碼。


• 了解內置的Unicode和編碼支持，輕鬆實現應用本地化。


• 熟悉集成的事件循環以及它如何促進高效的異步I/O模型和反應式編程風格。


• 深入研究Tcl的複雜I/O框架，並編寫自己的反射通道、轉換和虛擬文件系統。


• 了解使用管道或網絡進行進程間通信的內置功能。


• 了解協程和線程等並發編程工具如何簡化代碼並提高性能。


• 學習如何通過使用安全解釋器進行沙箱化來保護應用程序。


• 通過Tcl數據庫連接接口與數據庫進行交互。


• 發現如何使用starkits和單文件部署來消除軟件分發和安裝的麻煩。

廣泛的涵蓋範圍和眾多示例將使新手熟悉Tcl編程的各個方面。同時，詳細的內容和索引使《Tcl程式語言》成為每個Tcl程序員圖書館中寶貴的參考資料。