Qt Creator IDE Beta Released
GPL source code now available through publicly accessible repository
Oslo – 18 December, 2008 – Qt Software today released a Beta of Qt Creator™ – the new cross-platform IDE for use with the Qt application framework. With today’s release, the complete Qt Creator source code is now available under the GPL via a publicly accessible repository, giving beta testers full visibility into Qt Creator as it’s developed. Preview packages are also available to commercial and open source users for download, testing and feedback.
The beta incorporates feedback from the many downloaders of the first
Technology Preview release, and provides an early look at a set of
features tailored to the needs of developers using Qt and C++ to create
cross-platform applications. For more information, and to download the
beta, please visit the Qt Creator preview page.
The final release of Qt Creator is currently scheduled for early 2009.
Publicly Accessible Source Code Repository
Beginning with the Beta release, the complete Qt Creator source code will be made available under the GPL through a publicly accessible source code repository. The repository provides testers with complete visibility into the Qt Creator source code and development process as the product evolves toward final release. To read more and access the repository, visit the Qt Creator download page.
Videos, Tips & Tricks in New Qt Creator Blog Channel
In conjuction with the beta release, a new Qt Creator channel has been created in Qt Labs. This blog contains videos and tips and tricks articles to help new Qt developers get the most out of Qt Creator. Browse the Qt Creator blog channel at http://labs.trolltech.com/qtcreator.
Download the Beta
The Qt Creator beta is now available under both the GPL and a special Beta license. Packages are available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux/X11 platforms. To download Qt Creator, visit the downloads page.
How to Provide Feedback
A special mailing list has been set up for news, questions and discussion on Qt Creator: qt-creator at trolltech.com. To subscribe, send a message containing just the word subscribe to qt-creator-request at trolltech.com. For more information on all Qt mailing lists, and to view archived discussions, please visit http://lists.trolltech.com/.
