Python GUI Tutorial for Beginners: Building User Interfaces Easily

Python, with its simplicity & versatility, has become one of the most popular programming language. It’s widely used in various domains, from web development to data science.

In this tutorial, we’ll explore one of Python’s built-in libraries for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs):

Tkinter: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, understanding how to create a Python GUI can enhance your ability to build interactive applications.

Tkinter is the standard GUI toolkit that comes with Python. It provides a set of tools and widgets for creating graphical user interfaces. First install and import the tkinter library.

Hello World with Tkinter

Let’s start with a basic example to get a feel for Tkinter. Open your favorite Python editor and create a new file, for example, hello_tkinter.py. Write the following code:

import tkinter as tk

def say_hello():
    label.config(text="Hello, Tkinter!")

# Create the main window
root = tk.Tk()
root.title("Tkinter Hello World")

# Create a label widget
label = tk.Label(root, text="Welcome to Tkinter!")

# Pack the label into the main window
label.pack(pady=10)

# Create a button widget
button = tk.Button(root, text="Say Hello"…