Fixing a Not Responding Tkinter Window in Python: The Problem with Timer Implementation

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Fixing a Not Responding Tkinter Window in Python: The Problem with Timer Implementation

Understanding the Problem

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Refactor the Timer Function

Instead of having a blocking loop, we'll create a separate function for the timer that will call itself using after().

Updated Timer Function:

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Step 2: Start the Timer

Make sure that when you start the timer, you call the new timer() function using after().

Updated Start Function:

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Full Example Code

Here is the complete code with the necessary modifications:

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Conclusion