Learn to use Qt 6 to design and customize the look and feel of your applications
Improve the visual quality of an application by using graphics rendering and animation
Understand the balance of presentation and web content that will make an application appealing yet functional
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Description
With the growing need to develop GUIs for multiple targets and multiple screens, improving the visual quality of your application has become pivotal in helping it stand out from your competitors. With its cross-platform ability and the latest UI paradigms, Qt makes it possible to build intuitive, interactive, and user-friendly UIs for your applications.
The third edition of Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook teaches you how to develop functional and appealing UIs using the latest version of Qt 6 and C++. This book will help you learn a variety of topics such as GUI customization and animation, graphics rendering, and implementing Google Maps. You’ll also be taken through advanced concepts such as asynchronous programming, event handling using signals and slots, network programming, and other aspects to optimize your application.
By the end of this Qt book, you’ll have the confidence you need to design and customize GUI applications that meet your clients' expectations and have an understanding of best-practice solutions to common problems during the app development process.
Who is this book for?
This intermediate-level book is designed for those who want to develop software using Qt 6. If you want to improve the visual quality and content presentation of your software application, this book is for you. Prior experience with the C++ programming language is required.
What you will learn
Animate GUI elements using Qt 6's built-in animation system
Draw vector shapes and bitmap images using Qt 6's powerful rendering system
Implement an industry-standard OpenGL library in your project
Build a mobile app that supports touch events and export it into devices
Parse and extract data from an XML file and present it on your GUI
Interact with web content by calling JavaScript functions from C++
Access MySQL and SQLite databases to retrieve data and display it on your GUI
I've received a review copy from Packt and my first impression good.This book is a solid introduction into Qt, QML and Qt6 plus QtCreator.
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Nathaniel RichardsJun 13, 2024
5
If you’re into building cross-platform apps with Qt, this book has good information. It’s got practical, easy-to-follow sections. Perfect for both newbies and pros, it’s up-to-date with the latest features and offers great tips and tricks for making your projects
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Frequent buyerJun 12, 2024
5
As a seasoned C++ developer, I recently picked up the “Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook - Third Edition” and found it incredibly useful. The book stands out for its comprehensive and practical examples that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios. Additionally, it provides excellent coverage of the latest Qt 6 features, ensuring you’re up-to-date with current advancements.However, some sections could benefit from more in-depth explanations. Despite this, the book remains a fantastic resource for both beginners and experienced developers. Four stars!
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RVJun 12, 2024
5
Book Review: Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook by Lee Zhi EngThis book offers the reader practical examples and solutions for modern GUI development using Qt 6 framework.It includes examples and solutions for GUI applications using Qt Widgets and QML.The explanation for each example is clear, concise but covers important details as well and is organized as 'How To' and 'How it Works' sections with a section explaining more details wherever it is appropriate.The book begins with simple but detailed UI design using both Qt Widgets and QML and gradually transition to more complex concepts like Animation, Drawing using QPainter, OpenGL.This book is just not about GUI programming using Qt6, it covers other important and complex concepts such as Multithreaded Programming, Asynchronous Programming, Network Programming, Accessing Databases, Web Application development using GUI based examples to showcase ease of use and capabilities offered by Qt6 framework.This book requires reader to have some familiarity with C++ and Qt framework be it Qt 4/5. Some chapters such as using OpenGL with Qt may not be intuitive if reader is nor familiar with Graphics Programming in general and specifically OpenGL.In Summary, 'Qt 6 C++ GUI Programming Cookbook' is a well-structured guide that can help GUI Developers/GUI Designers to develop attractive application with Qt 6. This book could be a great starting point for someone considering to dive into Qt 6 for GUI development.
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PonaravindMay 12, 2024
5
I had the opportunity to read the eBook, the contents were great not just for someone who has prior experience with Qt and C++ but also for beginners. This book covers the entire workflow needed to create an application using C++ and Qt: programming best practices, multithreading, database management, networking and many more. I would recommend this book as a great reference for anyone that works with C++ applications.
Lee Zhi Eng is a self-taught programmer who worked as an artist and programmer at several game studios before becoming a part-time lecturer for 2 years at a university, teaching game development subjects related to Unity and Unreal Engine.
He has not only taken part in various projects related to games, interactive apps, and virtual reality but has also participated in multiple projects that are more oriented toward software and system development. When he is not writing code, he enjoys traveling, photography, and exploring new technologies.
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