Embracing Internationalization in Software Applications
Can your software application be easily adapted for use in a variety of languages and locales?
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Connecting tech leaders with insight to move the needle, and developers and designers with inspiration to build really cool touchscreen-driven stuff people will love.
An Introduction to GPIO Programming
Here's what you need to know to get started with GIPO, a key component of many embedded systems.
Avoid Pitfalls When Developing a Qt Model-View-Delegate Project
Feel the power of the framework with this app that downloads mp3 files from the web.
Exploring Model-View Design With Qt Quick
Qt’s model-view-delegate framework is an excellent solution for displaying dynamic data.
An Introduction to the Qt Installer Framework
As the first interaction a user will have with your desktop application, the installer should be welcoming. Is yours?
4 Tips to Make Yocto Easier to Use
Surefire tips to make Yocto less intimidating for newbies and seasoned users alike.
What Is a Qt Creator Wizard?
Here's a look at Qt Creator wizards, including helpful tips for preparing to write them.
A Look at Handling CBOR Data in Qt 5.12
With Qt support you don't have to write your own CBOR data encoders and decoders.
Powerful Voice Integration for Connected-Car Solutions
Voice has always been recognized as an ideal way for a driver to interact with an auto because it reduces driver distraction.
How to Display Dates Using QDate
Writing an application with Qt? Here's an easy way to represent dates.
Qt Has a Solution for All Your Timing Needs
Here's a look at some of the other timer classes provided by Qt that may be unfamiliar if you've only used a simple QTimer.
QCompleter Makes Your Apps More User Friendly
QCompleter provides completions for user entry based on an item model, and is supported by QLineEdit and QComboBox widgets.
We Ported a Qt App from C++ to Python. Here's What Happened.
Can Python and PyQt be used effectively to develop large, complex (typically desktop) applications? Find out.
Eliminate Bad Coding Practices: Recognize Anti-Patterns
Common development solutions, anti-patterns generate negative consequences. Here are several you should be familiar with so you can avoid.
Let's Build a ZeroMQ Library
Here's a walk through of the build process from source code.
Build a High-Performance Messaging Service with Qt and iOS
Here’s a practical guide to implementing ZeroMQ for your messaging server.
Your Guide for Deploying Qt Applications to MacOS
Here's what you need to know to deploy a Qt application for macOS, including assigning icons and adding assets.
What's New in Qt 5.10: QRandomGenerator
Generating true random numbers for cryptocurrency, security software and games is surprisingly difficult. QRandomGenerator can help.
Exploring Simulators and Emulators for Embedded Development
In part 7 of our Qt Developer's Bag of Tricks series we look at some popular virtualization products.
Explore Memory and Resource Leak Detection Tools
Do memory and resource leaks keep you up at night? Here are helpful tools for finding pesky leaks.
Qt World Summit 2017 Wrap Up
The Qt community continues to grow, as does the number of commercially available products built with Qt.
Performance Profiling Tools
Continuing our series on useful development tools, this time looking at applications for performance profiling.
Creating QML Controls From Scratch: ScrollBar
In this installment you'll learn how to create a ScrollBar, which differs significantly from the other controls we've highlighted.
ICS Recommends Qt Commercial Licensing
While open source may appear to be more cost-effective, that may not be the case. Here’s why fee beats free.
Text to Speech: A Look at the Qt Speech Module
Have a situation where a person can't use a touchscreen, mouse or keyboard but needs to communicate? Try the Qt Speech module.
Creating QML Controls From Scratch: Slider
In part 4 of our series, we walk you through implementation of a slider. Take a look.
Creating QML Controls From Scratch: Switch
In part 3 of our series, we're implementing a switch. Here's the walkthrough.
Creating QML Controls From Scratch: CheckBox and RadioButton
Continuing our QML Controls from Scratch series, this time we'll implement a CheckBox.