Cross-Platform Development with Qt 6 and Modern C++

Design and build applications with modern graphical user interfaces without worrying about platform dependency

Nibedit Dey 지음

Packt(GCO Science) 2021년 06월 25일 출간

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Enhance your cross-platform programming abilities with the powerful features and capabilities of Qt 6

▶Book Description
Qt is a cross-platform application development framework widely used for developing applications that can run on a wide range of hardware platforms with little to no change in the underlying codebase. If you have basic knowledge of C++ and want to build desktop or mobile applications with a modern graphical user interface (GUI), Qt is the right choice for you. Cross-Platform Development with Qt 6 and Modern C++ helps you understand why Qt is one of the favorite GUI frameworks adopted by industries worldwide, covering the essentials of programming GUI apps across a multitude of platforms using the standard C++17 and Qt 6 features.

Starting with the fundamentals of the Qt framework, including the features offered by Qt Creator, this practical guide will show you how to create classic user interfaces using Qt Widgets and touch-friendly user interfaces using Qt Quick. As you advance, you'll explore the Qt Creator IDE for developing applications for multiple desktops as well as for embedded and mobile platforms. You will also learn advanced concepts about signals and slots. Finally, the book takes you through debugging and testing your app with Qt Creator IDE.

By the end of this book, you'll be able to build cross-platform applications with a modern GUI along with the speed and power of native apps.

▶What You Will Learn
-Write cross-platform code using the Qt framework to create interactive applications
-Build a desktop application using Qt Widgets
-Create a touch-friendly user interface with Qt Quick
-Develop a mobile application using Qt and deploy it on different platforms
-Get to grips with Model/View programming with Qt Widgets and Qt Quick
-Discover Qt's graphics framework and add animations to your user interface
-Write test cases using the Qt Test framework and debug code
-Build a translation-aware application
-Follow best practices in Qt to

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▶TABLE of CONTENTS
▷Section 1: The Basics
-Chapter 1: Introduction to Qt 6
-Chapter 2: Introduction to Qt Creator
-Chapter 3: GUI Design Using Qt Widgets
-Chapter 4: Qt Quick and QML

▷Section 2: Cross-Platform Development
-Chapter 5: Cross-Platform Development

▷Section 3: Advanced Programming, Debugging, and Deployment
-Chapter 6: Signals and Slots
-Chapter 7: Model View Programming
-Chapter 8: Graphics and Animations
-Chapter 9: Testing and Debugging
-Chapter 10: Deploying Qt Applications
-Chapter 11: Internationalization
-Chapter 12: Performance Considerations

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▶What this book covers
- Chapter 1, Introduction to Qt 6, will introduce you to Qt and describe how to set it up on a machine. By the end of the chapter, readers will be able to build Qt from source code and get started on their platform of choice.

- Chapter 2, Introduction to Qt Creator, introduces you to the Qt Creator IDE and its user interface. This chapter will also teach you how to create and manage projects in Qt Creator. You will learn to develop a simple Hello World application using Qt Creator and learn about different shortcuts, and practical tips.

- Chapter 3, GUI Design Using Qt Widgets, explores the Qt Widgets module. Here, you will learn the various kinds of widgets that are available for creating GUIs. You will also be introduced to Layouts, Qt Designer, and learn how to create your own custom controls. This chapter will help you in developing your first GUI application using Qt.

- Chapter 4, Qt Quick and QML, covers fundamentals of Qt Quick and QML, Qt Quick Controls, Qt Quick Designer, Qt Quick Layouts, and Basic QML Scripting. In this chapter, you will learn to use Qt Quick controls and how to integrate C++ code with QML. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to create a modern application with fluid UI using QML.

- Chapter 5, Cross-Platform Development, explores cross-platform development using Qt. You will learn about different settings in Qt Creator. In this chapter, you will be able to run sample applications on your favorite desktop and mobile platforms.

- Chapter 6, Signals and Slots, covers the signals and slots mechanism in depth. You will be able to communicate between different C++ classes and between C++ and QML. You will also learn about events, event filters and event loop.

- Chapter 7, Model View Programming, introduces you to the Model/View architecture in Qt and its core concepts. Here, you will be able to write custom models and delegates . You can use these to display required information on your Qt Widget-based or Q

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▶ Preface
Qt is a cross-platform application development framework designed to create great software applications with amazing user interfaces for desktop, embedded, and mobile platforms. It provides developers with a great set of tools for designing and building great applications without having to worry about platform dependency.

In this book, we will focus on Qt 6, the latest version of the Qt framework. This book will help you with creating user-friendly and functional graphical user interfaces. You will also gain an advantage over competitors by providing better-looking applications with a consistent look and feel across different platforms.

Developers who want to build a cross-platform application with an interactive GUI will be able to put their knowledge to work with this practical guide. The book provides a hands-on approach to implementing the concepts and associated mechanism that will have your application up-and-running in no time. You will also be provided explanation for essential concepts with examples to give you a complete learning experience.

You will begin by exploring the Qt framework across different platforms. You will learn how to configure Qt on different platforms, understand different Qt modules, learn core concepts, and learn how they can be used to build efficient GUI applications. You will be able to build, run, test, and deploy applications across different platforms. You will also learn to customize the look and feel of the application and develop a translation aware application. Apart from learning the complete application process, the book will also help you in identifying the bottlenecks and how to address them in order to enhance the performance of your application.

By the end of this book, you will be able to build and deploy your own Qt applications on different platforms.

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저자(글) Nibedit Dey

Nibedit Dey is a software engineer turned serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in building complex software-based products with amazing user interfaces.Before starting his entrepreneurial journey, he worked for Larsen and Toubro and Tektronix in different R&D roles. He holds a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a master's degree in digital design and embedded systems. Specializing in Qt and embedded technologies, his current role involves end-to-end ownership of products right from architecture to delivery. Currently, he manages two technology-driven product startups named ibrum technologies and AIDIA Health. He is a tech-savvy developer who is passionate about embracing new technologies.