Declarative GUI Toolkit Slint 1.13 released
7 days ago
- #Rust
- #C++
- #UI Development
- Slint 1.13 introduces live-preview for Rust and C++ development, allowing UI updates without restarting the application.
- Live-preview can be enabled via environment variables (SLINT_LIVE_PREVIEW=1) and specific build system features.
- The update includes an interactive outline panel in the live-preview, enhancing UI element management.
- New language features include local variables (let), key event interception, and syntactic sugar for callbacks.
- Timer component now has explicit helper functions (start, stop, restart), improving usability.
- Added conic gradients (@conic-gradient) for advanced visual effects like pie charts and color wheels.
- Various fixes and improvements across platforms, including native context menus on Windows and better Python support.
- Encourages community engagement through GitHub stars, Mattermost chat, and project sharing.