[Qt-interest] What is likely to be in Qt 4.8?

[Sean Harmer]

On Wednesday 23 February 2011 16:41:24 Scott Aron Bloom wrote:
> > With QML, the UI looks and behaves the same no matter which platform.
> 
> This may be a plus for mobile UI development, but this is not
> appropriate if the application has to present a native look-and-feel
> across multiple platforms.  If it looks the same on all platforms then
> it doesn't look native on some (or all).
> 
>      Pavel.
> -------------------
> So?
> 
> If you want a OS/Windows manager look and feel.. don't use QML..
> 
> If you want a consistent look and feel across all platforms use QML..
> 
> That's like saying.. When I code using QgraphicsScene it doesn't let me
> network connections...   Umm.. yeah.. use the other set of Qt classes.
> 
> QML is not the savior of ever UI..
> 
> Move on if you don't want QML.
> 

In addition to what Scott has said there is nothing stopping you from using 
QML to build your own custom widgets for use in your widget-based desktop 
apps. Many custom widgets whether they use QWidget/QGraphicsView/QML will not 
look "native" since they have no native counterpart.

QML is another tool in your toolbox. If it is not the right tool for your job 
at hand then don't use it. Nobody is removing any QWidget-based widgets. 

OK it would be nice to see some more QWidget based widgets made but finite 
resources prohibit everything being developed concurrently. I would personally 
like to see some more use of QGraphicsView itemview-ng for example. With Open 
Governance coming everybody will be able to pitch in and lend a hand in areas 
that they deem important.

ATB,

Sean