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GUI-in-Python

GUI-in-Python is a collection of beginner to intermediate-level graphical user interface (GUI) projects built using Python. This repository demonstrates how to build interactive desktop applications using popular libraries such as Tkinter and PyQt.

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📁 Project Highlights

• 🧮 Calculator App – Basic arithmetic GUI with Tkinter
• 🗒️ Notepad Clone – Simple text editor with open/save functionality
• 📋 Form UI – Input fields, validation, and user feedback
• 📊 Data Viewer – Load and display CSV/Excel files in tables
• 🧠 Quiz App – Interactive MCQ quiz using dynamic frames
• ⏱️ Timer/Clock Widgets – Real-time clock and countdown timers

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mngugi/GUI-in-Python-.git
   cd GUI-in-Python-

2. (Optional) Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies (if any):

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run a project:

   python calculator.py

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🧰 Tools and Libraries

• Tkinter – Standard Python GUI toolkit
• PyQt5 – Advanced GUI framework (optional projects)
• Pandas – For CSV/Excel data display in table UIs
• ttk – Themed widgets for modern interfaces

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🧪 Projects in Progress

• Dark mode support
• Drag-and-drop file loading
• Login/authentication flow for user-based apps

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🧠 Learning Goals

• Master layout management: Grid, Pack, Place
• Learn event-driven programming with callbacks
• Handle file dialogs, input validation, and dynamic updates
• Understand the basics of GUI threading

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🤝 Contributing

Got a cool Python GUI idea? Contributions and enhancements are welcome! Fork the repository and open a pull request with your additions or improvements.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.