ABSTRACT
Many widgets in GTK+ use the model-view-controller (MVC) paradigm. For most, like the button widget, the MVC pattern is implicit; however, widgets that primarily display data explicitly incorporate the MVC pattern into their design. The data model is factored out as a separate object, while the widget plays the role of the view and controller. The MVC approach adds a layer of complexity but facilitates the display of the dynamic data in multiple, coordinated views.
