X-Windows programming

farkenhell · 13th August 2002, 4:49 PM

I have some C++ coding skills but have never programmed an app in a graphical environment. I want to learn to code for X-Windows, does anyone know of a good and up-to-date tutorial/introduction to programming in X?
Preferably something that concentrates on the basics (window creation/management etc) rather than on how to use the tutorial author's favourite toolkit.

Geo · 13th August 2002, 6:02 PM

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Originally posted by farkenhell
I have some C++ coding skills but have never programmed an app in a graphical environment. I want to learn to code for X-Windows, does anyone know of a good and up-to-date tutorial/introduction to programming in X?
Preferably something that concentrates on the basics (window creation/management etc) rather than on how to use the tutorial author's favourite toolkit.

Programming in straight X windows is pretty tricky. If you havent got alot of C experience it could be pretty hard. I'd recommend something like QT. It is in C++, which makes it easier if thats what you are used to, has excellent documentation, and a really simple, effective callback model.

QT is used to program alot of X windows applications such as Opera and KDE, it is more high level than X Windows so you should find it alot easier to pick up.

Tanus · 13th August 2002, 6:29 PM

I'll second QT. Much simpler to get a hold of than straight X. You might want to try something like www.fltk.org or other window toolkits to find something you like.

farkenhell · 13th August 2002, 8:30 PM

Ok thanks, I'll take a look at it.

Hmm I seem to remember there being an option to develop a QT project from kdevelop.

I did find a tutorial using Xlibs.h, but it was pretty dodgy. It seemed to have an attempt at OO but violated basic encapsulation rules among other nasties I spotted.

QT it is.

13th August 2002, 4:49 PM	#1
farkenhell Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London Posts: 214	X-Windows programming I have some C++ coding skills but have never programmed an app in a graphical environment. I want to learn to code for X-Windows, does anyone know of a good and up-to-date tutorial/introduction to programming in X? Preferably something that concentrates on the basics (window creation/management etc) rather than on how to use the tutorial author's favourite toolkit.

13th August 2002, 6:29 PM	#3
Tanus Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 924	I'll second QT. Much simpler to get a hold of than straight X. You might want to try something like www.fltk.org or other window toolkits to find something you like.

13th August 2002, 8:30 PM	#4
farkenhell Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London Posts: 214	Ok thanks, I'll take a look at it. Hmm I seem to remember there being an option to develop a QT project from kdevelop. I did find a tutorial using Xlibs.h, but it was pretty dodgy. It seemed to have an attempt at OO but violated basic encapsulation rules among other nasties I spotted. QT it is.