Building Qt 4 Applications

The Book of Qt 4 is an essential resource for developers interested in cross-platform development using Trolltech's widely used Qt toolkit. Written by core KDE developer Daniel Molkentin, this book provides practical examples and in-depth explanations of Qt 4 beyond the common focus on C++ programming.

This comprehensive guide covers tools for creating dialogs, GUI design with Qt Designer, widget layout and dialog construction, data visualization using Qt's model/view concept, the QtSql module, the graphics library Arthur, file handling, XML, processes, network connections, databases, threading, event handling, and using drag and drop. It also includes information on internationalization, debugging, and useful hints on how to use Qt's datatypes, containers, algorithms, and develop user-friendly applications.

Molkentin's real-world experience and insights into solving problems are peppered throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for both experienced Qt developers and those considering using Qt for cross-platform development. The author's expertise and practical approach to explaining features like the signal/slot concept and the event system provide a strong foundation for developing applications with and without Qt's graphical GUI builder, Qt Designer.

Whether you are already familiar with Qt development or are considering it for cross-platform applications, The Book of Qt 4 offers indispensable guidance and knowledge for harnessing the power of Qt to tackle cross-platform development challenges.

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