Chapter 2: Introduction to Qt Creator
Qt Creator is Qt's own Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for cross-platform application development. In this chapter, you will learn the basics of the Qt Creator IDE as well as covering the user interface (UI) of the IDE. We will also look at how to create and manage projects in Qt Creator. This module of Qt covers developing a simple Qt application using Qt Creator, shortcuts, and practical tips for developers.
More specifically, we're going to cover the following main topics:
- Basics of Qt Creator
- Configuring the IDE and managing projects
- User interfaces
- Writing a sample application
- Advanced options
Qt Creator can make your Qt learning easier with many useful tools and examples. You will need minimal IDE knowledge to get started. By the end of this chapter, you will be familiar with the use of Qt Creator. You will also be able to build and run your first Qt application on your favorite desktop...