Python4Kids New Tutorial: Canvassing | Linux Today

Python4Kids New Tutorial: Canvassing

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 12, 2012

In this tutorial we are going to have a look at a new Tkinter widget called the Canvas. A canvas widget, is, somewhat like a real canvas, something that you can throw paint or other stuff all over. If you want to program games or animation you need to have an understanding of coordinate systems and computer animation. A basic understanding of coordinates is the main aim of this tutorial. In the process we will also look at another type of event.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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