Qt for Python Akademy2020

Topics to discuss

What has been done in the past?

• PyQt/PySide
• https://wiki.python.org/moin/PyKDE
• Tutorials with PyQt
  • https://techbase.kde.org/Development/Tutorials/Plasma4/Python/GettingStarted
  • https://techbase.kde.org/Development/Tutorials#Python_.28PyQt4.29
• The birth of PySide https://dot.kde.org/2009/08/24/pyside-interview

What do we currently have now?

• PyQt and PySide are actively maintained
  • License differences GPL/Commercial (PyQt), LGPL/Commercial (PySide)
  • Minor API differences
    • Solutions like https://github.com/spyder-ide/qtpy exists.

What would be nice to have for the future?

• Could Python become an accepted language to develop KDE applications?
  • What about Kirigami compatibility?
    • Packaging Kirigami to be compatible with PyQt/PySide (Jonah Brüchert)
• Is there any other component that could be mixed with Python?
  • scriptableapplication-alike https://maureira.xyz/qtvts2020/code/example_plugins.html