wxWidgets

What is wxWidgets?

wxWidgets is a comprehensive, cross-platform C++ library that enables developers to create applications for a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and various UNIX-based platforms. It supports both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures, as well as several mobile platforms such as Windows Mobile, iPhone SDK, and embedded GTK+. One of the key advantages of wxWidgets is its ability to provide a truly native look and feel for the applications it powers. Unlike other cross-platform toolkits that rely on emulating the graphical user interface (GUI), wxWidgets utilizes the platform's native API, ensuring that the applications developed with it seamlessly integrate with the host operating system Additionally, wxWidgets offers extensive language bindings, allowing developers to work with a variety of programming languages, such as Python, Perl, Ruby, and many others. This flexibility empowers developers to leverage their preferred language while still benefiting from the cross-platform capabilities of the library

Highlights

• Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX-based platforms
• 32-bit and 64-bit architecture compatibility
• Mobile platform support (Windows Mobile, iPhone SDK, embedded GTK+)
• Utilizes native platform APIs for a truly native look and feel
• Extensive language bindings (Python, Perl, Ruby, and more)
• Free, open-source, and mature library