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Tcl (Tool Command Language) is a basic programming language. It can be used by application programs as both a library package and as a language that gives simple commands to interactive programs. It is pronounced as "tickle".

URLs:

T cl FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Tcl
Tk/TCL Style Guide
A brief introduction to TCL/TK
Well-organized explanation of TCL

Detail:

Tcl was created in accordance with the idea that programmers should use at least two languages when designing large software systems. Since Tcl is a fairly simple language, it can be used when there are small tasks to accomplish. It is common to see the phrase Tcl/TK; TK refers to a ToolKit of widgets.

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