Open source IDE Qt Creator 17 unifies run & build configs for GUI app development projects

Qt Creator 17 has been released as the latest version of this cross-platform C++, JavaScript, Python and QML IDE which simplifies GUI application development. This update delivers a substantial workflow change by making run configurations part of the build configuration, ending their previous independence. Developers can also copy run configuration values between different build setups, streamlining project management and deployment.

Additionally, the IDE switches its default user interface to the “2024” light and dark themes, initially introduced in Qt Creator 15 and updated in version 16. Users encountering CMake failures due to missing Qt packages now benefit from an option to install missing components directly through the Qt Online Installer, making project setup more efficient.

For Python developers, this release introduces the ability to open projects based on pyproject.toml, reflecting modern standards in Python project management. There is also an update to the toolchain, with prebuilt binaries now leveraging LLVM 20.1.3, which brings enhanced C++ support.

Building on these improvements, QML support has been expanded with better code style options. The new version also includes enhanced Git integration and improved support for the Axivion Suite, alongside other general enhancements and bug fixes.