mastodon 4.7.2The KDAB Group is a globally recognized provider for software consulting, development and training, specializing in #embedded devices and complex cross-platform #desktop applications. In addition to being leading experts in #Qt, #C++ and #3D technologies for over two decades, KDAB provides deep expertise across the stack, including #Linux, #Rust and modern #UI frameworks.
With 100+ employees from 20 countries and offices in Sweden, Germany, USA, France and UK, we serve clients around the world.
C++ remains critical in #embedded, #automotive, and systems programming - but the language has moved on. Jesper Pedersen (KDAB) talks with Frances Buontempo about practical strategies for getting back up to speed with modern C++. #Cpp #CPlusPlus #SoftwareDevelopment @meetingcpp@mastodon.online
📽️ Ready, set, go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rStTRnI-X24
What can C++ developers expect from C++26 and beyond?
In this final part of the interview, Nicolai Josuttis and Jesper Pedersen talk about C++26, the feature freeze process, Contracts, the growing role of Reflection, and more.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vsSJNWAiDw
#CPlusPlus #CPP #Cpp26 #Cpp29 #ModernCpp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vsSJNWAiDw
Clazy is an #opensource compiler plugin which allows #clang to understand Qt semantics. You get more than 50 Qt-related #compiler warnings, ranging from unneeded memory allocations to misusage of API. #QtDev #Cpp
Learn more on
https://www.kdab.com/clazy-video/
RE: @oxidize@social.ferrous-systems.com
Join KDAB’s Nicolas Fella & Nicolas Qiu Guichard at Oxidize 2026 for a hands-on workshop on Rust/C++ interop with CXX.
Delivering high-accuracy neonatal monitoring with Rust and Ferrocene in a joint project with @ferrous@social.ferrous-systems.com.
Find the demo at Booth 4-402 in Hall 4 at Embedded World.
#RustLang #EmbeddedRust #Ferrocene #EmbeddedSystems #MedTech
Do you want to increase the performance of your #Linux application? Heaptrack is a powerful tool designed to track and analyze memory usage. You can easily identify memory leaks and optimize #performance, making your software run smoother and faster.
Memory safety, reliability, and performance are key reasons why Rust continues to gain momentum in software development, especially in safety-critical areas. KDAB will be at Oxidize 2026 in Berlin this September to engage with Rust professionals and discuss the future of safe systems programming.
More details: https://www.kdab.com/kdab-at-oxidize-2026-berlin-september-1416/
#MemorySafety #Performance #SoftwareDevelopment #RustLang #Oxidize2026
Wouldn't it be cool if you could easily navigate around the Qt sources, when you are doing your own #development?
Well, you can. In this episode Jesper will show you two tricks setting up your Qt Creator locator to help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bt8NuF-DTE #QtDev #QtCreator
Slint's new experimental module build feature lets developers package UI components into Rust crates for reuse across multiple applications. The post covers what changed in the slint-compiler and how to create and consume a custom Slint library: https://www.kdab.com/building-reusable-slint-ui-libraries-with-rust-crates/
Interested in learning Rust?
Together with @ferrous@social.ferrous-systems.com, KDAB is running expert-led Rust training courses - from introductory sessions to more advanced topics.
Check the schedule and secure your spot:
https://training.kdab.com/scheduled-training/
Switching to CLion as a Qt developer? This video series covers practical workflows and IDE features to help you get productive.
Watch all episodes released so far: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6CJYn40gN6i3lJ1pDCQacn8WaIsyhbcf
Why are some C++ standard library design issues so difficult to fix once standardized?
Nicolai Josuttis and Jesper Pedersen discuss the design of Filter View in C++20, C++23, and C++26, and how Ranges design decisions can affect const-correctness, usability, and safety. #CPlusPlus #CPP #Cpp23 #Cpp26 #ModernCpp
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2bUe7kA61w
Qt Designer integration in CLion may not match Qt Creator - but with a few tweaks, it can be significantly improved.
Jesper Pedersen demonstrates how to open the corresponding .ui file directly from a .cpp using an External Tool, along with a shortcut adjustment for more #QtCreator–like window handling.
Looking forward to seeing you at RustWeek 2026!
What’s coming up in KDAB’s training lineup? These upcoming in-person sessions in Berlin are designed to help you advance your C++ or QML knowledge and build stronger debugging skills for real-world Qt development.
Explore all available courses and get the details: https://training.kdab.com/scheduled-training/
Synchronize properties across dynamically instantiated QML elements, using a C++ singleton that acts as a message broker and recursive signal-slot connections. This design enables flexible and scalable value synchronization across components, with minimal coupling between UI and logic.
Read on: https://www.kdab.com/bind-qml-values-across-an-arbitrary-number-of-elements/
Adopting a new IDE often means rethinking workflows and rebuilding muscle memory.
Episode 1 of this new series examines using CLion (by JetBrains) for Qt development, covering project setup, familiar keymaps, UI creation, and early impressions of debugging and version control.
Watch the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p53KwECJrw
The online Rust courses at the end of February are still on - and registration is open!
Whether you’re looking for an intro or an advanced deep dive, now’s the time to join. Together with @ferrous@social.ferrous-systems.com, KDAB is also offering additional Rust training sessions later this year.
Find all upcoming dates and secure your spot: https://training.kdab.com/scheduled-training/
F1 does not get you to the help for a given Qt class in CLion as it does in Qt Creator. So, how do you get there? Watch this new episode of the CLion series to find out more. #CLion #QtDev #IDE #Cpp #CPlusPlus
Wouldn't it be useful if you can apply edits in your code to multiple lines, columns or even specific parts of your code at once? In this video Jesper shows various ways to block edit your code in CLion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLXKjn3_WHE #CLion #IDE #QtDev #Cpp #CPlusPlus
Assigning delegates to every column in Qt is tedious. 𝗔 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 - this episode covers a best-practices model/view implementation and digs into the Qt source code, where something looks like a bug: https://youtu.be/Eudo7bTJrc8?si=oySwwmLh4vfZTI6L #QtDev #ModelView #QtSourceCode
CLion almost has a “Go to Next Error” key binding - but it doesn’t work like Qt Creator, where F6 jumps to the next compilation error. In this video, we’ll look at how it works and how to configure it to behave the same way as Qt Creator.
If your work touches Qt, C++, Rust, or embedded Linux, our monthly newsletter might be worth following - technical publications, events, and what's moving across the ecosystem, once a month: https://www.kdab.com/newsletter/
In case you're looking for an advanced docking solution, have a look at KDDockWidgets. This cross-platform framework offers extensive widget access, enabling developers to fine-tune and tailor the #docking experience in Qt applications: https://github.com/KDAB/KDDockWidgets #QtDev #Development
Qt Quick doesn't technically drop frames - but it can render them later than expected. This blog covers a practical C++ technique to measure when a QQuickItem actually becomes visible and quantify delays using the Qt scene graph lifecycle.
https://www.kdab.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-an-item-to-become-visible/
Hotspot v1.6.0 is out! The #Linux perf GUI for #performance analysis adds support for archives, tracepoints, and regex filtering. It also improves file handling and settings visibility, plus several bug fixes and stability improvements. #Hotspot #Perf #GUI
Interactive rebase is one of the areas where CLion stands out. This episode walks through how it works and how to use it effectively. #CLion #IDE #QtDev #Cpp #CPlusPlus
A new Advanced Qt Widgets training has been added to the KDAB schedule for 13–15 October 2026. The course covers Qt internals, large application architecture, and system integration. More details: https://training.kdab.com/portfolio/advanced-programming-with-qt-widgets/
Are you struggling to track down bugs or performance bottlenecks in your Qt applications on Linux?
This KDAB training introduces essential tools and workflows for identifying issues and optimizing performance in Qt-based Linux environments.
Learn more: https://training.kdab.com/portfolio/debugging-and-profiling-qt-applications-on-linux/
#QtDev #Performance #Debugging #Profiling #Optimisation #Linux
CLion (with Qt Creator shortcuts) are missing a simple way to move up and down the stack in a debugging session. This episode will help you resolve that problem. #CLion #IDE #QtDev #Cpp #CPlusPlus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt7E08seFHk
Every team learns differently — that’s why KDAB’s in-company #training programs are built around your goals. Customize the curriculum, schedule, and location to fit your needs. Explore topics like #QtDev, #Cpp, #QML, #3D, #Debugging, and more.
Learn more: https://training.kdab.com/in-company-training/
https://training.kdab.com/in-company-training/
Switching between Qt versions in CLion can feel less transparent than Qt Creator - but it’s manageable with the right setup.
Jesper Pedersen explains how CLion detects Qt via qmake, how to define toolchains with version-specific environments, and how to map them to CMake profiles for flexible configuration switching.
Struggling with #QML performance, hard-to-reproduce bugs, or profiling bottlenecks on Linux? KDAB has upcoming training courses covering advanced QML architecture and C++/Qt #debugging and #profiling on #Linux.
Training schedule: https://training.kdab.com/scheduled-training/
How does a new C++ standard actually come together?
In part 1 of this interview, Jesper Pedersen talks with Nicolai Josuttis about the evolution of C++ standards, the complexity of C++23, and the challenges of writing comprehensive modern C++ books. #CPlusPlus #CPP #Cpp23 #ModernCpp #SoftwareEngineering
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcOiQp0xzzQ
🚀 KDAB’s May 2026 newsletter is out!
This month’s highlights include:
• @oxidize@social.ferrous-systems.com in Berlin - the applied Rust conference
• A 3-part interview with Nicolai Josuttis on the evolution of #Cpp
• A new approach to singleton controllers in declarative #QML
• Practical #CLion tips for Qt developers #QtDev
• Upcoming training courses and industry events
Qt 6.11 has been released. In this video, Maycon Stamboroski (Qt Group) joins Jesper Pedersen to review key updates such as an introduction to TaskTree and easier data access using QRangeModelAdapter with QRangeModel. #QtDev #SoftwareDevelopment #QtQuick
This 2-minute recap offers a quick look at the diverse range of customer-driven demos KDAB featured at Embedded World 2026. Everything you see here is built on real-world customer success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_BLf8NiX4E
