QT Creator

QT Creator

QT Creator is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) with tools for designing and developing applications with Qt application framework.

Qt Creator can be used as part of the software development process, as it integrates seamlessly with other Qt tools, or use it independently.

C++ and Python can be used as programming Languages for development in Qt Creator.
QT Creator runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS desktop operating systems. It allows developers to create applications once and run them on desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms.

Compared to other IDE's, Qt Creator has following features : 
  • Wizard templates for creating Qt and Qt Quick applications.
  • A visual editor called Qt Designer for Qt Widgets, and an integrated workflow for creating Qt Quick applications with Qt Design Studio.
  • Code editors that help you write good C++ and QML code.
  • A locator for easily finding things in your project or code.
  • Features for building and running your applications on different platforms.
  • Integrated testing frameworks, analyzers, and debuggers, for finding and investigating bugs.

Qt Widgets :
Qt Widgets are only available for C++ (or Python if you use Qt for Python) based API and do not depend on anything else. This means you can start creating your application straight in Qt Creator by creating a widget-based application.

Out of the box, an application created with Qt Widgets looks like a native desktop application. However, on other platforms, such as mobile (Android or iOS) or embedded, there is no native style available for widgets.

You can build basic graphical user interface with widgets using Qt Designer, which you find inside Qt Creator.

Qt Widgets are suitable when you only need to target desktop platforms, and your application should closely follow the desktop's native style. However, when developing with Qt, we recommend using Qt Quick as it gives you many options for cross-platform and professional-looking UI development.

Qt Quick :
Qt Quick is a more modern way of creating applications with Qt providing more options for creativity. Qt Quick is typically used for writing QML, which is based on JavaScript - although C++ or Python will still be needed to help with the connection to the backend. You can connect QML and C++.

Qt Quick looks native and it is available for all platforms. 
Qt Quick provides much more fluid user interfaces and complex animations.
You can build Qt Quick UIs with a separate tool, Qt Design Studio, and import the designs to Qt Creator. This supports the workflow between designers, technical artists, and software developers - everyone can focus on their core strengths.

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