[ANNOUNCE] Tk::Gripes and Tk::SignalSlot

Tk::Gripes is not a module, but rather the (hopefully)
first in a series of articles that outline things I do
not like about Tk. These articles can address
anything, ranging from syntax, to functionality, to
appearance.

The first such article addresses Tk's binding
mechanism, Tk::bind. It can be found on PerlTk.org:

http://www.perltk.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=28

Briefly, Tk::bind only allows a single callback to be
bound to an event, which is an unnecessary
restriction, and can add a lot of confusion and
complexity to maintaing a large code base, especially
for programs that require a lot of user interaction.

Tk::SignalSlot is a module that attempts to offer a
cleaner, and more modular alternative to Tk::bind. It
is loosely based on, and borrows its nomenclature
from, Qt's signal/slot mechanism. Essentially, it
allows you to connect() any number of callbacks to a
specific event. You can them disconnect() connected
callbacks very easily without affecting anything else,
resulting in simpler, more maintainable code.

Tk::SignalSlot is making its way to a CPAN mirror near
you. In a couple of hours, you should be able to
access it here:

 http://search.cpan.org/~aqumsieh/Tk-SignalSlot-0.1/

Comments welcome.
--Ala


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