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Installing Qt

Let’s start things off by visiting the Qt website at https://www.qt.io:

The site layout changes fairly frequently, but what you are looking for is to download Qt Open Source for Desktop & Mobile:

From the top-level menu, select Products and then IDE & Tools
Click on Start for Free
Select Desktop & Mobile Applications
Click on Get your open source package

If you continue to use Qt beyond these personal projects, ensure that you read the licensing information available on the Qt website (https://www.qt.io/licensing/). Upgrade to the commercial Qt license if the scope of your projects requires it or if you want access to the official ...

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