Gtk2-Perl

Gtk2-Perl is a set of Perl bindings for the GTK+ graphical user interface (GUI) toolkit, version 2. It allows Perl programmers to create graphical applications using the GTK+ library. Gtk2-Perl provides a Perl interface to the widgets, functions, and objects of GTK+, enabling developers to build cross-platform GUI applications that can run on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Gtk2-Perl facilitates the creation of complex graphical user interfaces by leveraging the event-driven architecture of GTK+. Programmers can define callbacks that are triggered by user interactions, such as button clicks or mouse movements, allowing for responsive and interactive applications.

The library provides access to a wide range of GTK+ widgets, including buttons, text boxes, menus, and tree views. It also offers support for advanced features such as drag-and-drop, theming, and accessibility.

While Gtk2-Perl was a popular choice for GUI development in Perl, it is important to note that GTK+ 2 is now considered deprecated in favor of GTK+ 3 and GTK+ 4. Consequently, development activity around Gtk2-Perl has significantly decreased. Developers starting new projects are generally recommended to consider alternative GUI toolkits or newer GTK+ bindings for Perl, if available. The bindings generally follow the GTK+ object hierarchy, translating GTK+ objects and methods into equivalent Perl objects and methods. This allows Perl programmers familiar with GTK+ to easily adapt their knowledge to using Gtk2-Perl.