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See [https://community.kde.org/Get_Involved the Get Involved page on the Community Wiki].


== Introduction ==
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There are several possible ways to build and install KDE software and the method you choose depends on what you want to do with the software once it is built.
If you are looking for build instructions, [https://community.kde.org/Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Build_from_source up-to-date build instructions] are available  on the Community Wiki, and we also have [[/Build/Historic|historic ones]].
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You may want to:
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* Develop a standalone application using the KDE Platform
* Develop one of the KDE Applications
* Develop the KDE Workspace or the KDE Platform
* Test the latest KDE Software or an earlier stable version


In particular, for application development you may only need to build some parts of the KDE SC while relying on the KDE Platform stable packages from your distribution.
The KDE community is perhaps best known for its Plasma desktop workspace as well as its rich collection of applications but the community has also produced libraries and tools to make software development more enjoyable or, at the very least, less painful. Whether you're looking to write you first KDE application, make your existing Qt project more awesome, or get involved with one or more of the great KDE projects, this is a great place to get your journey started!


The table below provides some guidance in making this decision, but before you start building please read the rest of the page for more detailed information on Getting Started.
Setup?


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'''KDE Frameworks 5''' is built on top of the excellent Qt application framework to provide more functionality and power to your next big project. KDE software developers will also find classes that help them better integrate their applications into the Plasma workspace and with other KDE products.
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  <td width="25%" style="background: #FFEFD3">'''Official Release'''
  <td width="25%" style="background: #FFFEE4">'''Nightly Build'''
  <td width="25%" style="background: #D0ECEA">'''Stable from Source'''
  <td width="25%" style="background: #9FD6D2">'''Master (Recommended)'''
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  <td>''For the casual user, or for application testers and developers who are working on applications outside of KDE SC''
  <td>''For application testers and developers who's applications require features from the unstable branch''
  <td>''For KDE SC and applications developers or testers that want to spend less time setting up a build system''
  <td>''For developers and testers working on core KDE SC functionality, and desire/need up-to-the-minute changes. Recommended for active developers.''
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  <td>Use a [[/Distribution_Packages|Distribution with KDE]] to set up a fully functional KDE system in one step. Also install the "developer packages" if you want to compile KDE software
  <td>Download and setup KDE SC on Kubuntu easily using [[Getting_Started/Using Project Neon to contribute to KDE|Project Neon]]
  <td>[[Getting_Started/Build/Stable|Build a Stable branch from source]]
  <td>[[Getting_Started/Build|Build KDE Software from Source]]
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== Getting Help ==
- Page
If you have any questions or issues related to building and developing KDE feel free to [[Development/Getting_Help|ask us]]. However, be patient and do expect to be attempting to work through the issue as well (we aren't just going to do it ''all'' for you).
- apidocs
- tutorials


== Source Repositories and Revision Control ==
Named after the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper to create beautiful objects, the '''Kirigami framework''' offers components to let your piece together a beautiful and responsive application. Expanding the Qt Quick framework, Kirigami empowers developers to create apps that look and behave well on desktop, mobile, and more.
KDE uses a common repository to store our Source Code and to track changes made to the code.  Currently, KDE is in the middle of migrating our main repository from Subversion (SVN) to Git, so some software modules will be downloaded from Git and some from Subversion.  This means you will need to become familiar with both systems.


For more information on using Git in KDE, please see the [[Development/Git|KDE Git]] page.
- website
- HIG
- apidocs


For more information on using Subversion, please see the following pages which may be outdated with regards to which modules live in SVN:
Get your feet wet or dive head first into coding with KDE's collection of '''Tutorials'''. From writing your first application using the KDE Frameworks to developing applets for the Plasma workspace, these bite-sized guides will get you up and running in no time.
* [[Getting_Started/Sources/Anonymous_SVN]]
* [[Getting_Started/Sources/Using_Subversion_with_KDE]]


== Development Tools ==
- Tutorials
There are a number of [[Development/Tools|Development Tools]] that are either required or helpful when building KDE Software.  For these you will usually want to use the stable packages provided by your distribution.
- Tools


You may want to use an graphical IDE for your development:
KDE's world-famous worskpace for desktops and mobile, Plasma provides a rich set of building blocks to help developers create rich, beautiful, and productive user experiences on different devices, form-factors, and use cases. KWin is one of the most powerful and most flexible window managers around, providing advanced functionality and control on both X11 and Wayland systems.
* [http://www.kdevelop.org/ KDevelop 4]
* [[Development/Tools/Eclipse|Eclipse]]
* [[/Using_an_IDE_with_KDE4]]


== Building KDE ==
- Plasma
- KWin
- Plasma Mobile


Instructions for building all or part of KDE SC on all the supported platforms can be found at [[Getting_Started/Build|Building KDE SC]]
These are just the large tips of the KDE iceberg. The community has developed many libraries for more specific needs and use cases that developers can also use to simplify their projects.


== Contributing To KDE ==
- Need an easy and cross-platform way to handle audio and video? Phonon's API will be very familiar to Qt developers and supports multiple backends, including GStreamer, VLC, and anything else you might want to develop.
Once you have a copy of KDE built you can then start contributing back to KDE.  The pages below will help you find out how you can help make KDE even better.


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- If you need a privacy-respecting way to display maps and even the whole world, Marble provides data models and widgets to make that a walk in the park.
* [[Contribute|Contribute]]
* [[Contribute/Send_Patches|Send Patches]]
* [[Contribute/Bugsquad|Bugsquad]]


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- If you need libraries for handling email, events, and more, the KDE PIM libraries have withstood not only the test of time but also the test of enterprise customers.
 
Check out the other KDE Projects that provide libraries and APIs that you can use to boost your own projects. The KDE Community is also welcoming not just new contributors but also new projects that want to be part of one of the biggest free software communities on the planet.
 
 
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See the Get Involved page on the Community Wiki.

If you are looking for build instructions, up-to-date build instructions are available on the Community Wiki, and we also have historic ones.

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Work in progress. Do not translate yet.


The KDE community is perhaps best known for its Plasma desktop workspace as well as its rich collection of applications but the community has also produced libraries and tools to make software development more enjoyable or, at the very least, less painful. Whether you're looking to write you first KDE application, make your existing Qt project more awesome, or get involved with one or more of the great KDE projects, this is a great place to get your journey started!

Setup?

KDE Frameworks 5 is built on top of the excellent Qt application framework to provide more functionality and power to your next big project. KDE software developers will also find classes that help them better integrate their applications into the Plasma workspace and with other KDE products.

- Page - apidocs - tutorials

Named after the Japanese art of cutting and folding paper to create beautiful objects, the Kirigami framework offers components to let your piece together a beautiful and responsive application. Expanding the Qt Quick framework, Kirigami empowers developers to create apps that look and behave well on desktop, mobile, and more.

- website - HIG - apidocs

Get your feet wet or dive head first into coding with KDE's collection of Tutorials. From writing your first application using the KDE Frameworks to developing applets for the Plasma workspace, these bite-sized guides will get you up and running in no time.

- Tutorials - Tools

KDE's world-famous worskpace for desktops and mobile, Plasma provides a rich set of building blocks to help developers create rich, beautiful, and productive user experiences on different devices, form-factors, and use cases. KWin is one of the most powerful and most flexible window managers around, providing advanced functionality and control on both X11 and Wayland systems.

- Plasma - KWin - Plasma Mobile

These are just the large tips of the KDE iceberg. The community has developed many libraries for more specific needs and use cases that developers can also use to simplify their projects.

- Need an easy and cross-platform way to handle audio and video? Phonon's API will be very familiar to Qt developers and supports multiple backends, including GStreamer, VLC, and anything else you might want to develop.

- If you need a privacy-respecting way to display maps and even the whole world, Marble provides data models and widgets to make that a walk in the park.

- If you need libraries for handling email, events, and more, the KDE PIM libraries have withstood not only the test of time but also the test of enterprise customers.

Check out the other KDE Projects that provide libraries and APIs that you can use to boost your own projects. The KDE Community is also welcoming not just new contributors but also new projects that want to be part of one of the biggest free software communities on the planet.