[NCLUG] Fwd: Qt QuickStart seminars

[James DeWitt]

Since we're talking about languages, this seems on topic...

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We are pleased to announce that ICS is hosting a series of free Qt 
QuickStart seminars in the US - and we will be stopping in Denver, CO on 
February 13, 2008!

The QuickStart is a great opportunity to spend some time with experts in 
Qt and network with other Qt developers in your area.

Where and When
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February 13, 2008

Hyatt Regency Tech Center
7800 East Tufts Ave
Denver, CO 80237

8:30 am - 9:00 am—Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm—Qt QuickStart
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm—Multi-threaded Programming
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm—Migrating from Qt 3 to Qt 4

Qt QuickStart: An Intensive Introduction to Qt
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This intensive introduction to Qt will help developers who are already 
using Qt get the most out of it. It will also help those who are 
considering using Qt in their next project make an informed decision.

The topics to be covered include:

    * Intro to the Qt Framework
    * Using signals and slots

    * Layout managers vs. container widgets
    * Turbo coding new widgets: handling mouse, keyboard, and screen events
    * Advanced graphics using drawing primitives
    * Application control center: main windows, menus, toolbars, and actions
    * Introduction to Qt containers


Multi-threaded Programming
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The QThreads seminar introduces C++ programmers to an object-oriented 
approach to multi-threaded programming, taking advantage of the 
inter-object communication capabilities of Qt. This seminar focuses on 
helping programmers build reliable multi-threaded programs through the 
use of encapsulation and inter-thread events. The topics in this seminar 
include:

    * Introduction to threads programming
    * QThreads
    * Threading objects and affinity
    * Background worker
    * Background thread waiting for data and updating a widget
    * Joining the thread back in
    * Threads event look
    * Queued vs. direct connections


Migrating from Qt 3 to Qt 4
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Migrating from Qt 3 to Qt 4 is an important topic since many developers 
have applications which need to be migrated to the new Qt 4 API. This 
presentation will cover the basic steps of migration, the provided 
porting tools, and areas of potential difficulty. Some sample programs 
from Qt 3 will be used as examples. The topics in this seminar include:

    * Benefits of Qt 4
    * Qt 3 Support module
    * Porting to Qt 4
    * New model/view classes
    * New container classes and iterators
    * Qt Designer


About ICS
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ICS is the largest independent supplier of add-on products, training, 
and professional services for the Qt multi-platform framework developed 
by Trolltech. ICS is Trolltech’s Preferred Qt Training and Consulting 
Partner in North America. ICS provides training services to individuals, 
small groups, and over half of the Fortune 500 companies, including many 
whose technology defines their core business. In addition, ICS has been 
providing consulting services to its customers since its inception in 
1988. ICS consulting generally involves activities at the project 
management, design, analysis, and technical assessment level.

Register Today!
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Registration is free, but seating is limited, so reserve your spot today 
at www.ics.com/QuickStart/ <http://www.ics.com/QuickStart/>

Questions? Email info at ics.com <mailto:info at ics.com> or call 617.621.0060 
x118

We hope to see you at the Qt QuickStart!

Best Regards,
ICS