Tcl/Tk is too easy

Purpose: explain why Tcl/Tk's simplicity can be a hurdle - (Hidden agenda: collect lots of reasons why Tcl works well)


  • It's too easy to write a Tk "Hello World" GUI app [L1 ]
  • It's too easy to animate graphics [L2 ]
  • It's too easy to send a file across the network [L3 ]
  • It's too easy to run a Tcl/Tk script without Tcl/Tk on the system [L4 ]
  • It's too easy to embed MS Internet Explorer [L5 ]
  • It's too easy to throw in a bit of C code [L6 ]
  • It's too easy to interface to web-based services [L7 ]
  • It's too easy to chat with experienced Tcl'ers [L8 ]
  • It's too easy to set up a page like this one [L9 ]
  • It's too easy to create a browser [L10 ]
  • It's too easy to tempt people to do magic in Tcl [L11 ]
  • It's too easy to launch/integrate other applications [L12 ]

See also Tcl Advocacy - Is Tcl Different!