Building one desktop application that runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase is exactly what Qt was designed for. In 2026, Qt remains one of the strongest choices for building cross-platform desktop apps and embedded software, especially where performance, a native feel, and long-term...
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Qt 6 is a major version, and migrating a real Qt 5 application to it is more than a recompile. The framework was modularised, the build system shifted toward CMake, some APIs were removed or replaced, and modules moved around. None of it is insurmountable, but a successful migration is planned, not stumbled into. This...
A COBOL to C++ migration is one of the most impactful modernization projects an organization can take on, and also one of the most underserved. There are still roughly 220 billion lines of COBOL running in production today. Banks process trillions of dollars through it. Governments run pension systems, tax collection,...
The memory safety discussion between C++ and Rust has become one of the most active topics in software engineering. Government agencies have weighed in, conference talks are dedicated to it, and opinions run strong on both sides. Let me be upfront: Rust is an excellent language. Its ownership model and borrow checker...
Introducing Tiny BPE TrainerMost modern NLP models today from GPT to RoBERTa, rely on subword tokenization using Byte Pair Encoding (BPE). But what if you want to train your own vocabulary in pure C++? Meet Tiny BPE Trainer - a blazing-fast, header-only BPE trainer written in modern C++17/20, with zero dependencies,...
Introducing Modern Text TokenizerModern natural language processing (NLP) models like BERT, DistilBERT, and other transformer-based architectures rely heavily on effective tokenization. But C++ developers often face limited options like bloated dependencies, poor Unicode support, or lack of compatibility with...
Embarking on a journey into the world of programming can be both exciting and overwhelming. With countless programming languages to choose from, it’s essential to pick the right one that aligns with your goals and aspirations. In this article, we will explore the factors to consider when choosing your first programming...
If you are playing around with .NET and you come from a C/C++ background like myself, you will quickly notice the data types are different. This post covers most common data types from C/C++ to .NET (C#) for your convenience in development. When you search for a data type just hit CTRL + F and the browser will help you...
Sorry for not writing anything interesting this month so far, it’s been a very hectic month. Today I saw a question on Stack Overflow regarding debugging. The user was trying to let Visual Studio run in debug mode with his application to see when and why it crashes. That’s not a solution because there are functions in...
If you are here reading this post, it means you are looking for a way to convert your DOS and/or NT paths for your software. Rest assured that this is what you will learn here today! The problem with Windows paths are clear; it’s so confusing. Let me repeat that, so confusing. This becomes a problem when you are...