Upgrade the project's graphical user interface library from PyQt5 to the latest version, PyQt6.
Why we need the feature
PyQt6 offers improved performance, enhanced features, and better support for modern development practices. Upgrading ensures the application remains compatible with the latest tools and libraries, leverages new functionalities, and benefits from ongoing security updates and optimizations provided by the PyQt6 community.
How to implement and why
Update Dependencies:
Modify requirements.txt and requirements.pytorch.txt to replace PyQt5 with PyQt6.
Refactor Import Statements:
Search and replace all instances of PyQt5 imports with PyQt6 equivalents in the codebase.
Adjust Code for API Changes:
Review the PyQt6 documentation to identify any deprecated features or changes in the API.
Refactor the code to accommodate these changes, ensuring compatibility and leveraging new PyQt6 features where beneficial.
Update Configuration Files:
If there are any configurations or setup scripts specific to PyQt5, update them to align with PyQt6 requirements.
Thorough Testing:
Execute existing test suites to identify any breaking changes introduced by the upgrade.
Perform manual testing of the GUI to ensure all components function as expected.
Address any issues or bugs that arise from the transition.
Documentation:
Update any relevant documentation to reflect the upgrade to PyQt6, including setup instructions, developer guides, and user manuals if necessary.
This step-by-step approach ensures a smooth transition by systematically addressing dependency updates, code refactoring, and thorough testing to maintain application integrity.
About backward compatibility
Upgrading from PyQt5 to PyQt6 introduces breaking changes that may affect existing code. Maintaining backward compatibility with PyQt5 is not feasible due to significant differences between the versions. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that all parts of the application are fully compatible with PyQt6 through careful refactoring and testing. Users will need to use the updated version of the application that relies on PyQt6.
Resolves #30
What is the feature
Upgrade the project's graphical user interface library from PyQt5 to the latest version, PyQt6.
Why we need the feature
PyQt6 offers improved performance, enhanced features, and better support for modern development practices. Upgrading ensures the application remains compatible with the latest tools and libraries, leverages new functionalities, and benefits from ongoing security updates and optimizations provided by the PyQt6 community.
How to implement and why
Update Dependencies:
requirements.txtandrequirements.pytorch.txtto replacePyQt5withPyQt6.Refactor Import Statements:
PyQt5imports withPyQt6equivalents in the codebase.Adjust Code for API Changes:
Update Configuration Files:
Thorough Testing:
Documentation:
This step-by-step approach ensures a smooth transition by systematically addressing dependency updates, code refactoring, and thorough testing to maintain application integrity.
About backward compatibility
Upgrading from PyQt5 to PyQt6 introduces breaking changes that may affect existing code. Maintaining backward compatibility with PyQt5 is not feasible due to significant differences between the versions. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that all parts of the application are fully compatible with PyQt6 through careful refactoring and testing. Users will need to use the updated version of the application that relies on PyQt6.
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