Improved first time use experience for Qt Creator

Why we do this?

First impression is crucial. If we want to engage more users we need to make it more easier to start with Qt Creator. Regarding to the feedback from Qt Creator Survey 2023 , the learning curve is quite high and starting with QC can feel overwhelming for not that advanced developers.

What should be done?

On first hand, we should find out what kind of improvements there could be done to enchance the first time. What our users need in the the beginning? How to serve users on a different skill levels? 

Research/Concept Phase

• Analyse the current state
• Analyse the feedback from Creator Surveys 2023 and 2024
• Review the ongoing evaluation study
• Benchmark competitors
• Create a prototype for test ideas with users
• Finalise the concept 

UI design

• Polished visual look & layouts based on our design system
• Finalised UI flow
• Component creation
• Transitions/behavior/states