Learn TCL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Monetization
Automation scripting jobs
Network testing tools
GUI tool development
Embedded scripting solutions
Custom EDA tool extensions
Future Roadmap
Better Tcl/Tk modernization
More libraries for networking
Improved ttk themes
Extended EDA/automation support
Continued interpreter performance improvements
When Not To Use
High-performance computation
Large-scale backend APIs
Modern web development
Mobile development
Machine learning workloads
Final Summary
Tcl is a simple, embeddable scripting language.
Great for automation, GUIs, testing, and EDA tools.
Tk provides fast cross-platform desktop UI.
Still widely used in telecom, semiconductor, and tooling industries.
Faq
Is Tcl still used?
Yes-especially in testing, EDA, and automation.
Is Tcl good for GUIs?
Yes-Tk is cross-platform and simple.
Can I embed Tcl?
Yes-one of its strongest features.
Is Tcl fast?
Fast enough for scripting; heavy tasks need extensions.