Significant enhancements have been made to KService, KSVG, KTextEditor, and KTextWidgets, including the addition of text-to-speech capabilities and optimized integer sizes, as well as ensuring secure swap files on Windows. KWallet and KXMLGUI have seen improvements in salt generation and overall functionality. The KWindowSystem maintains compatibility with older Plasma versions, while KXMLGUI ensures that KMainWindow::canBeRestored operates effectively.
This release follows a monthly cadence aimed at providing developers with predictable access to new features and fixes. Notable contributions from various modules include improvements in Baloo, Breeze Icons, KArchive, and KIO, among others, all of which have been adjusted for compatibility with deprecated methods from Qt 6.9 and KF 6.12.
The KDE Frameworks are designed to offer commonly needed functionalities in a mature and well-tested environment, and this release continues that tradition by enabling developers to build innovative applications with ease.
For developers interested in using KDE Frameworks, binary packages are available through Linux distributions, and the complete source code can be freely downloaded, with instructions for compiling provided on the KDE Frameworks 6.13.0 Info Page. The frameworks require Qt version 6.5.0.
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In addition to the aforementioned changes, KDE Frameworks 6.13 has also implemented improvements to enhance user experience, such as better integration with contemporary development tools and expanded documentation. These enhancements reflect the ongoing commitment of the KDE community to refine its libraries based on user feedback and technological advancements. As the development of KDE continues to evolve, future releases may focus on further integration with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing even more robust tools for developers. The community encourages contributions and participation from developers worldwide, ensuring that KDE Frameworks remain at the forefront of modern software development
KDE Frameworks 6.13 released
KDE Frameworks 6.13 has been released. The release of KDE Frameworks 6.13.0 encompasses a range of enhancements and corrections. The tasks involve utilizing Polish in AxisLabels rather than relying on custom relayout queueing, reinstating the FavoriteCountRole enum value, incorporating the missing include, and addressing various bugs. The KService and KSVG enhance test stability and adjust to modifications in KF::SyntaxHighlighting. KTextEditor and KTextWidgets incorporate text-to-speech functionalities, optimize integer size, and guarantee secure swap files on Windows. The KWallet and KXMLGUI enhance both salt generation and functionality. The KWindowSystem maintains compatibility with older Plasma versions, while the KXMLGUI guarantees that KMainWindow::canBeRestored functions effectively without any data. The QQC2 Desktop Style enhances functionality as well.
