PenLUG Meeting: Graphics APIs December 13, 2007

This meeting will feature presentations on APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) at two different ends of the spectrum of graphics software: Tux Paint and GIMP. Whether you're interested in writing a plugin for a graphics program, or a user who wants to learn how they work under the covers, this meeting should provide some fascinating insight into the inner workings of graphics APIs.

Bill Kendrick is the principal author of Tux Paint, a graphics program for kids. The latest version (0.9.18) introduces a new plugin API, allowing for easier development of "Magic" tools (e.g., effects like blur, smudge, tint, mirror-image, etc.) and he will be talking about this API.

Akkana Peck is a freelance programmer, occasional GIMP contributor and author of the book Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional. She will be talking about GIMP scripting in various languages, primarily its native language, "script-fu".

Free pizza and other refreshments provided courtesy of Qualys, who are hosting this event.

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