Qt Creator
brew install --cask qt-creator
v20.0.0
IDE for building cross-platform applications with C++ and Qt framework.
Why you might care
Qt Creator is the official IDE for Qt development, offering integrated tools for designing UIs, writing C++ code, and managing Qt projects. It's free, open-source, and includes visual designers for both traditional widgets and Qt Quick (QML), making it ideal for developers building desktop and embedded applications across multiple platforms.
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Links
- https://www.qt.io/developers/
- Brew formula source: Casks/q/qt-creator.rb
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