chaqt/README.md

# ChaQt

Qt application using chatapi[^1] \
(it will be after I learn)

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## Requirements
- Java **21** (JDK)
- Qt **6.7.2**

## Usage
In both cases, replace `/home/user/Qt/6.7.2/gcc_64/lib` with your Qt installation[^4]

- Just run:
  ```shell
  ./mvnw compile exec:java -Djava.library.path=/home/user/Qt/6.7.2/gcc_64/lib
  ```

- Package[^5] and run:
  ```shell
  ./mvnw package
  java -Djava.library.path=/home/user/Qt/6.7.2/gcc_64/lib -jar target/chaqt-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar
  ```

### Downloading Qt
- For 64-bit Linux:
  1. Download [`qt672.tar.zst`](https://lfs724.b-cdn.net/qt672.tar.zst)[^2]
  2. Extract
  3. Note the **absolute**[^3] path to `6.7.2/gcc_64/lib`
- For other systems, or if you want to DIY:
  1. Download the [Qt **Online** Installer](https://www.qt.io/download-qt-installer-oss) and execute
  2. You will be asked to create a Qt account - you have to[^6] (that's why I provide a download)
  3. Click through until you see the installation options. \
     Take note of the `Installation folder` and choose `Custom Installation`
  4. `Select` -> `Deselect All` \
     Then select `Qt` -> `Qt 6.7.2` -> `Desktop`
  5. Click through until you finish
  6. Note the **absolute**[^3] path to `6.7.2/gcc_64/lib` in your installation folder


### Notes[^99]

[^1]: considering renaming

[^2]: Signature: [`qt672.tar.zst.sig`](https://git.m724.eu/Minecon724/chaqt/raw/branch/master/qt672.tar.zst.sig) (on this repo)

[^3]: Absolute means like `/home/user/Qt/6.7.2/gcc_64/lib`

[^4]: You can use an environment variable `LD_LIBRARY_PATH` instead of `-Djava.library.path`. Make it the same value

[^5]: Saves the artifact as `chaqt-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar` in the `target` directory. \
You can move it away and delete this repo

[^6]: You will also receive unwanted emails. \
To unsubscribe, you must click a tracking link, [look here](https://www.qt.io/email-preferences)

[^99]: I love footnotes