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PHP-GTK: Do you use it?

by Chris Ramsey
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Hey Warriors,

So I've decided to check out the PHP-GTK extension to see about creating some desktop apps. I started to learn Java... then found this and thought since I already know PHP, it couldn't hurt to learn.

I've gone through a few of their tutorials, and it seems very robust. However, I'd like to find out just how useful this extension really is.

Will I be able to create heavily laden apps that can actually compete with those written in C, C++, or Java?
#phpgtk
  • Profile picture of the author Tyrus Antas
    I've tried Python-GTK. It's rock solid. I wouldn't developed long-lived application processes with PHP. The garbage collector isn't very good and it has a few obscure bugs that affect long running applications. PHP wasn't really designed for that kind of stuff.

    By all means, do learn python. It's very easy to learn, you'll be surprised.

    Originally Posted by scheda View Post

    Will I be able to create heavily laden apps that can actually compete with those written in C, C++, or Java?
    Yes. The problem though is if You want to create your own components. It's kind of difficult, not at all intuitive. That's more of a problem with GTK.

    Tyrus
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    • Profile picture of the author Chris Ramsey
      Originally Posted by Tyrus Antas View Post

      By all means, do learn python. It's very easy to learn, you'll be surprised.
      I've heard this for years... does Python do GUI's? If so, I'm in.

      The things I've heard have convinced me it's an awesome language, I've just had 0 reasons why as up until now EVERYTHING I've done has been web based.
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