About Qt

Qt is a cross-platform application development framework that provides tools for creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and applications that can run on various operating systems like Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, which is the feature that I am most interested in as I want to develop systems that “may” run in industrial environments, we will see more on that later.

Here is a list of key benefits that Qt might be useful for:

• Cross-platform compatibility: Write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms without significant modifications.
• Rich GUI toolkit: Provides a wide range of UI elements and components, making it easy to design and develop visually appealing interfaces, this is a great advantage, I am looking forward to trying QML/Quick.
• High performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, ensuring smooth application performance.
• Extensible: Can be customized and extended to meet specific project requirements.
• Large community and ecosystem: A strong community of developers and a rich ecosystem of tools and resources.
• QML: A declarative language for creating fluid and dynamic user interfaces.

Common use cases for QT:

• Desktop applications: Business software, multimedia players, and productivity tools.
• Embedded systems: Automotive infotainment systems, medical devices, and industrial automation.
• Mobile applications: Cross-platform apps for smartphones and tablets.

Image extracted from Qt official website

Qt is a good option as it also counts with a community edition that we can use free of charge for learning and small  applications.

In summary, QT is a powerful and versatile framework that simplifies the development of cross-platform applications with modern and engaging user interfaces.

See the official site below:

https://www.qt.io/product/framework

Of course there is learning material on the internet but I honestly find it to be a few and not as easy to go through, of course the documentation is excellent and the community seems to be amazing but I do not find it as easy to digest just yet.

I will try and document my learning journey and applications I develop here @mariotechwold.