Gnome/Gtk+ Programming Bible

Aurthur Griffith shows a reader the code and the results of execution. Then he procedes to explain all the nuances of what each statement does and why it is required. The debth of coverage is staggering, but that should not discourage a novice since the material is presented one step at a time. It also includes help setting up a programming environment so that the satisfaction of seeing one's own creations work is readily available.Where this book shines is the index. It is detailed and very complete. I continue to use it to find the information I need.

It is a instantly hands on guide on how to program for Gnome/GTK. Each topic is very well explained, with a lot of practical and independent examples, covering almost every GUI building block.For those who lacks more real-world code examples.