Description
PyQt can be seen as a wrapper around the Qt framework. The latter was designed for building graphical user interfaces or GUIs for short. As you might know, there are other frameworks for developing GUI applications with Python. For instance, Tkinter is one of the options that you can use for the same purpose. However, in this PyQt tutorial, I focus on the PyQt wrapper, which is one of the most up-to-date frameworks that let you create GUI elements that will look the same on all operating systems. This cross-system compatibility feature is an excellent reason to choose PyQt for learning how to make a GUI in Python.
This PyQt tutorial will focus on the PyQt framework, its use, and the process of creating desktop applications. To make your learning process less theory-based, we will work on three individual projects. During these development procedures, we will apply many of the PyQt features to build a web browser, a text editor, and a simple calculator.
Before focusing on the actual steps of how to make a GUI in Python, I will explain some of the basic concepts of PyQt. For this course, you do not need to have any prior experience with PyQt, but you should know the principles of Python programming.
What is PyQt?
As I have mentioned, PyQt is a tool that makes the creation of GUI applications easier. Differently than Tkinter, PyQt is not the standard Python library, meaning that you need to install it separately. However, this process is going to be explained in the first lectures. To be all-inclusive, I provide tutorials for installing PyQt on Ubuntu Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows operating systems. For future reference, I also add the document files with instructions for these installation processes.
In this PyQt tutorial, you will see PyQt in action since we will be building actual desktop applications. One of the main reasons why developers use PyQt is its support for cross-platform compatibility. Another advantage of learning how to use PyQt is the number of styles and widgets that you can apply with it (for instance, Tkinter lacks this).
What will you find in this course?
In this PyQt tutorial, I provide you with the main principles of PyQt that are essential when creating a GUI in Python. For instance, I explain windows, signals and slots, message boxes, text input, file menus, layouts, and the use of the graphical designer tool. If you want to learn how to use PyQt, you need to have a strong theoretical foundation as well.
As I have mentioned, we will be creating a GUI in Python (several, in fact). To be more specific, this PyQt tutorial will use the resources available to build a browser, a text editor, and a BMI calculator. After you finish the last lecture, you will be more prepared to create your own GUI applications!
What Will You Learn?
- How to make GUI apps with PyQt and Python
- How to build a web browser, a text editor and a BMI calculator
- How to use PyQt
- How to design your apps with the designer tool
Requirements
- You should know the basics of Python
Curriculum
Course consist of total 58min of content, in total.
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Installation
Section 3: Python PyQt
Section 4: Project: BMI Calculator
Section 5: Project: Web browser
Section 6: Project: Text Editor
About the Instructor
Frank Anemaet is a highly skilled Software Engineer having experience with nearly every programming language on Earth! He’s built projects using Python, PHP, Swift, C++, and more. He’s worked on Linux security, game development, data analysis, creating desktop apps, web apps, managing SQL, mobile development, and lots of other things. All of the skills that he’d learned have been tried and tested in a real-world setting, so Frank Anemaet is the one you can count on when it comes to searching for someone who can ground theory in his practical experience. Of course, you won’t be surprised that Frank has a Master’s degree in Computer Science (honors), and in 2014, he won the first prize competing internationally at a Security Competition (Massachusetts, USA).
Parts of his Frank’s extensive experience in technology have been turned into successful online courses on various online education platforms. There’s so much you can learn from someone who’s worked on projects in Robotics, Web/Desktop/Mobile apps, Embedded Systems, Linux Security, etc. to achieve your personal goals.
On BitDegree, Frank Anemaet is offering a bunch of his courses that will allow you to get solid skills in programming. Learn anything from how to secure a Linux server to gain an in-depth understanding of machine learning with Python, and much more. Most of Frank’s courses are quick, concise tutorials with the essential information that you must gather to get yourself going. Invest your time wisely, and learn only from great experts in their field! To your success!
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