qt

Pros of qml

• Focused specifically on QML bindings, potentially offering a more streamlined experience for QML-centric development
• Lighter weight and potentially easier to integrate for projects that only need QML functionality
• May have a simpler learning curve for developers primarily interested in QML

Cons of qml

• Limited to QML, lacking support for other Qt modules and widgets
• Potentially smaller community and fewer resources compared to the more comprehensive qt project
• May require additional libraries or tools for more complex Qt-based applications

Code Comparison

qt:

app := widgets.NewQApplication(len(os.Args), os.Args)
window := widgets.NewQMainWindow(nil, 0)
window.SetWindowTitle("Hello Qt")
window.Show()
app.Exec()

qml:

engine := qml.NewEngine()
component, err := engine.LoadFile("main.qml")
window := component.Create(nil)
window.Show()
engine.Wait()

Both examples demonstrate creating a window, but qt uses widgets while qml focuses on QML-based UI creation.

Pros of goqt

• Lighter weight and more focused on Qt bindings for Go
• Potentially easier to use for developers familiar with Qt concepts
• More direct mapping to Qt classes and functions

Cons of goqt

• Less actively maintained compared to qt
• Smaller community and fewer resources available
• Limited documentation and examples

Code Comparison

qt:

package main

import (
    "os"
    "github.com/therecipe/qt/widgets"
)

func main() {
    app := widgets.NewQApplication(len(os.Args), os.Args)
    window := widgets.NewQMainWindow(nil, 0)
    window.Show()
    app.Exec()
}

goqt:

package main

import (
    "os"
    "github.com/kitech/qt.go/qtwidgets"
)

func main() {
    app := qtwidgets.NewQApplication(len(os.Args), os.Args)
    window := qtwidgets.NewQMainWindow(nil, 0)
    window.Show()
    app.Exec()
}

Both repositories provide Go bindings for Qt, but qt offers a more comprehensive and actively maintained solution with broader community support. goqt may be suitable for simpler projects or developers who prefer a more direct mapping to Qt classes. The code comparison shows similar syntax and structure, with the main difference being the import paths.

Pros of ui

• Lightweight and focused on simplicity
• Pure Go implementation without C++ dependencies
• Easier to get started for Go developers

Cons of ui

• Limited widget set compared to Qt
• Less mature and fewer features
• Smaller community and ecosystem

Code Comparison

ui:

window := ui.NewWindow("Hello", 200, 100, false)
button := ui.NewButton("Click Me")
window.SetChild(button)
window.OnClosing(func(*ui.Window) bool {
    ui.Quit()
    return true
})

qt:

app := widgets.NewQApplication(len(os.Args), os.Args)
window := widgets.NewQMainWindow(nil, 0)
button := widgets.NewQPushButton2("Click Me", nil)
window.SetCentralWidget(button)
window.Show()
app.Exec()

Summary

ui is a lightweight, pure Go GUI toolkit that's easy to use for Go developers. It offers simplicity but has limited widgets and features compared to qt. qt provides a comprehensive set of widgets and tools, leveraging the power of Qt, but requires C++ dependencies and has a steeper learning curve. Choose ui for simple Go applications with basic GUI needs, and qt for more complex, feature-rich desktop applications.