Fun Python GUI Projects in easy steps contains mostly outrageous projects and a few sensible ones. This book walks you through building fun and exciting projects with Python, including a hilarious application that emits fart sounds at the click of a button, a calculator that predicts your compatibility with another person based on a set of quirky questions, and a fun higher or lower guessing game – in easy steps!

For kids and young adults aged 11+

Fun GUI Python Projects in easy steps contains mostly outrageous projects and a few sensible ones. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) with guizero – an easy way to build GUIs with Python code. If you’ve ever wanted to add a splash of interactivity and charm to your Python projects, this is the book for you! Learn how to code fun apps and programs – in easy steps!

The first chapter of Fun GUI Python Projects in easy steps gently introduces you to the world of GUI programming, explaining concepts in simple terms so that you’ll never feel lost or overwhelmed. Once you’ve got the hang of the basics, it’s time to start building and combining features. The book shows you how to code and use all sorts of fun GUI elements – buttons that trigger actions, text boxes for inputting data, labels to display information, and more. With guizero‘s intuitive syntax and easy-to-use functions, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can bring the projects and your ideas to life.

Ever wanted to prank your friends with a virtual whoopee cushion? This book shows you how to create a hilarious application that emits fart sounds at the click of a button. If you’re curious about your compatibility with your crush, you’ll learn how to create a fun calculator that predicts your compatibility with another person based on a set of quirky questions. Who knows, you might just uncover a surprising match! Have you ever wondered if you could outrun your favorite superhero? In this book you’ll learn how to build a game that challenges players to react faster than iconic superheroes. It’s a thrilling test of speed and reflexes!

As you progress through Fun GUI Python Projects in easy steps, we’ll delve deeper into the world of GUI design, exploring topics like mouse interaction, drawing, layout, and styling. You’ll learn how to arrange your GUI elements in visually pleasing ways so that your applications not only work great but look awesome too.

Most of this book’s projects use the Microsoft Windows platform. However, Python and guizero are both compatible with Linux and Apple computers. Before you begin, you will need install the compatible versions of Python and guizero. Comprehensive guides on installation and setup are included in the book.

Let’s code and have fun!

For kids and young adults aged 11+

About the author
Dan Aldred is a Computer Science teacher and a freelance resource writer and hacker. He has championed the use of the Raspberry Pi as a tool for learning and creativity and is a Raspberry Pi Certified educator. Dan led the winning team of students for the first Astro Pi competition, whose code is now orbiting Earth aboard the ISS. Dan has authored a set of international micro:bit teaching resources with ARM and hacked Scratch with a Microsoft Kinnect for an open evening at school and invited all the students to dance.  Dan runs the TeCoEd website (www.tecoed.co.uk) and also a YouTube channel. Dan is also the author of Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects. Dan currently resides in the UK.

1. Hello GUI – understanding what a GUI (graphical user interface) is, and creating your first GUI
2. Are you funnier than a hyena? Building a joke machine
3. Making a F.A.R.T. box – a disgusting soundboard
4. Photo Book. Build a GUI to show your favorite pics
5. It’s just a prank, bro! Build a fake quiz to Rickroll your friends
6. Are you a mind reader? Build a higher or lower guessing game
7. Is your password secure? Build a password checker
8. Are you faster than a superhero? Build a reaction game that measures your reaction time and calculates your reaction speed
9. Bae or Bust calculator. Build a GUI that shows you what your Bae score is – how compatible you are with someone, based on their name
10. Twisted timer. Build a countdown timer
11. A classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe
12. Pixel painter. Color in pixels to make pixel art

• Appendix A – Installing Python on Microsoft Windows
• Appendix B – Installing Python on other operating systems
• Appendix C – Installing guizero on other operating systems and features of guizero
• Appendix D – Downloading code and resources from GitHub
• Appendix E – Creating and editing your own images