Summary

We began the chapter by discussing the application deployment problem and learning the difference between static and dynamic libraries. Then we discussed the different deployment tools in Qt and the specific case of Windows deployment and installation. Armed with this knowledge, we deployed a sample app on Windows and created an installer using the Qt Installer Framework. In addition, we discovered deploying applications on Linux and macOS and honed our skills for deploying applications on various platforms. Later, we explained some of the important points to be considered before publishing a Qt-based Android application to the play store.

Finally, we looked at some third-party installer utilities. To summarize, you have learned to develop, test, and deploy a Qt application on various platforms. With this knowledge, you should be able to create your installation packages and share them with the world.

In Chapter 11, Internationalization, we will learn about developing...