Tcl/Tk - Socket Programming

Socket Programming - Tcl/Tk module T244

If you're writing your own client or server, this module covers the terminology, technology and commands involved.

This topic is presented on public course Tcl Basics

Examples from our training material

kesclient	GUI (Tk) client which uses information provided by kesserv server
kesserv	Tcl Server - read from a linux device and serve information entered by TCP/IP

Opentalk forum discussions related to this topic

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Background information

Some modules are available for download as a sample of our material or under an Open Training Notes License for free download from http://www.training-notes.co.uk.

Topics covered in this module

Clients and servers.
Overview.
Reaching the right service.
Naming Services.
Protocols.
Client programming in Tcl.
A simple client.
Considerations for client programming.
Server programming in Tcl.
A simple server.
Considerations for server programming.

Complete learning

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