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Hands-On GUI Programming with C++ and Qt5

You're reading from Hands-On GUI Programming with C++ and Qt5 Build stunning cross-platform applications and widgets with the most powerful GUI framework

Product type Paperback

Published in Apr 2018

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781788397827

Length 404 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

C++

Tools

Qt

Concepts

GUI Application Development

Authors (2):

Lee Zhi Eng

Lee Z Eng

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Table of Contents (18) Chapters

Preface

1. Introduction to Qt FREE CHAPTER

2. Qt Widgets and Style Sheets

3. Database Connection

4. Graphs and Charts

5. Item Views and Dialogs

6. Integrating Web Content

7. Map Viewer

8. Graphics View

9. The Camera Module

10. Instant Messaging

11. Implementing a Graphics Editor

12. Cloud Storage

13. Multimedia Viewers

14. Qt Quick and QML

15. Cross-Platform Development

16. Testing and Debugging

17. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Summary

In this chapter, we learned how to create an instant messaging system using Qt's networking module. In the following chapter, we will dive into the wonders of graphics rendering using Qt.

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Authors (2)

Eng

Eng

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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