Mastering GUI Programming with Python

PyQt5 has long been the most powerful and comprehensive GUI framework available for Python, yet there is a lack of cohesive resources available for Python programmers to learn how to use it. This book will be your comprehensive guide to exploring GUI development with PyQt5.
You will get started with an introduction to PyQt5, before going on to develop stunning GUIs with modern features. You will learn how to build forms using QWidgets and delve into important aspects of GUI development such as layouts, size policies, and event-driven programming. Moving ahead, you’ll discover PyQt5’s most powerful features through chapters on audio-visual programming with QtMultimedia, database-driven software with QtSQL, and web browsing with QtWebEngine. Next, in-depth coverage of multithreading and asynchronous programming will help you run tasks asynchronously and build high-concurrency processes with ease. In later chapters, you’ll gain insights into QOpenGLWidget, along with mastering techniques for creating 2D graphics with QPainter. You’ll also explore PyQt on a Raspberry Pi and interface it with remote systems using QtNetwork. Finally, you will learn how to distribute your applications using setuptools and PyInstaller.

By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to develop robust GUI applications using PyQt.

Type
ebook
Category
publication date
2019-05-24
what you will learn

Get to grips with the inner workings of PyQt5
Understand how elements in a GUI application communicate with signals and slots
Study techniques for styling an application
Explore database-driven applications with the QtSQL module
Create 2D graphics with QPainter
Delve into 3D graphics with QOpenGLWidget
Build network and web-aware applications with QtNetwork and QtWebEngine

no of pages
542
duration
1084
key features
Gain comprehensive knowledge of Python GUI development using PyQt 5.12 * Explore advanced topics including multithreaded programming, 3D animation, and SQL databases * Build cross-platform GUIs for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi
approach
A step by step guide to help you master GUI programming with Python.
audience
This book is for programmers who want to create attractive, functional, and powerful GUIs using the Python language. You’ll also find this book useful if you are a student, professional, or anyone who wants to start exploring GUIs. Although prior knowledge of the Python language is assumed, experience with PyQt, Qt, or GUI programming is not required.
meta description
An advanced guide to creating powerful high-performance GUIs for modern, media-rich applications in various domains such as business and game development
short description
The book will aim to tackle this problem by providing a comprehensive walkthrough of GUI development with PyQt5. Beginning with a brief introduction to PyQt5, the book will take you on a journey towards building stunning GUIs. Finally, you will learn various optimization techniques to improve your application’s performance and functionality.
subtitle
Develop impressive cross-platform GUI applications with PyQt
keywords
GUI, Python, PyQt5, Qt, python programming; graphical user interface; gui python; pyqt programming; pyqt book; python gui programming
Product ISBN
9781789612905