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bitcoin/src/qt
merge-script df8bf65745 Merge bitcoin/bitcoin#31483: kernel: Move kernel-related cache constants to kernel cache
2a92702baf init: Use size_t consistently for cache sizes (TheCharlatan)
65cde3621d kernel: Move default cache constants to caches (TheCharlatan)
8826cae285 kernel: Move non-kernel db cache size constants (TheCharlatan)
e758b26b85 kernel: Move kernel-specific cache size options to kernel (TheCharlatan)
d5e2c4a409 fuzz: Add fuzz test for checked and saturating add and left shift (TheCharlatan)
c03a2795a8 util: Add integer left shift helpers (TheCharlatan)
8bd5f8a38c [refactor] init: Simplify coinsdb cache calculation (TheCharlatan)
5db7d4d3d2 doc: Correct docstring describing max block tree db cache (TheCharlatan)

Pull request description:

  Carrying non-kernel related fields in the cache sizes for the indexes is confusing for kernel library users. The cache sizes are set currently with magic numbers in bitcoin-chainstate. The comments for the cache size calculations are not completely clear. The constants for the cache sizes are also currently in `txdb.h`, which is not an ideal place for holding all cache size related constants.

  Solve these things by moving the kernel-specific cache size fields to their own struct and moving the constants to either the node or the kernel cache sizes.

  This slightly changes the way the cache is allocated if (and only if) the txindex and/or blockfilterindex is used. Since they are now given precedence over the block tree db cache, this results in a bit less cache being allocated to the block tree db, coinsdb and coins caches. The effect is negligible though, i.e. cache sizes with default dbcache reported through the logs are:

  master:
  ```
  Cache configuration:
  * Using 2.0 MiB for block index database
  * Using 56.0 MiB for transaction index database
  * Using 49.0 MiB for basic block filter index database
  * Using 8.0 MiB for chain state database
  * Using 335.0 MiB for in-memory UTXO set (plus up to 286.1 MiB of unused mempool space)
  ```

  this PR:
  ```
  Cache configuration:
  * Using 2.0 MiB for block index database
  * Using 56.2 MiB for transaction index database
  * Using 49.2 MiB for basic block filter index database
  * Using 8.0 MiB for chain state database
  * Using 334.5 MiB for in-memory UTXO set (plus up to 286.1 MiB of unused mempool space)
  ```

  ---
  This PR is part of the [libbitcoinkernel project](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues/27587).

ACKs for top commit:
  stickies-v:
    re-ACK 2a92702baf
  ryanofsky:
    Code review ACK 2a92702baf. Changes since last review are fixing size options to use size_t instead of int64_t again, simplifying CheckedLeftShift more, and making other minor suggested cleanups
  hodlinator:
    re-ACK 2a92702baf

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This directory contains the source code for the Bitcoin Core graphical user interface (GUI). It uses the Qt cross-platform framework.

The current precise version for Qt 5 is specified in qt.mk.

Compile and run

See build instructions: Unix, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD

When following your systems build instructions, make sure to install the Qt dependencies.

To run:

./build/src/qt/bitcoin-qt

Files and Directories

forms/

  • A directory that contains Designer UI files. These files specify the characteristics of form elements in XML. Qt UI files can be edited with Qt Creator or using any text editor.

locale/

  • Contains translations. They are periodically updated and an effort is made to support as many languages as possible. The process of contributing translations is described in doc/translation_process.md.

res/

  • Contains graphical resources used to enhance the UI experience.

test/

  • Functional tests used to ensure proper functionality of the GUI. Significant changes to the GUI code normally require new or updated tests.

bitcoingui.(h/cpp)

  • Represents the main window of the Bitcoin UI.

*model.(h/cpp)

  • The model. When it has a corresponding controller, it generally inherits from QAbstractTableModel. Models that are used by controllers as helpers inherit from other Qt classes like QValidator.
  • ClientModel is used by the main application bitcoingui and several models like peertablemodel.

*page.(h/cpp)

  • A controller. :NAMEpage.cpp generally includes :NAMEmodel.h and forms/:NAME.page.ui with a similar :NAME.

*dialog.(h/cpp)

  • Various dialogs, e.g. to open a URL. Inherit from QDialog.

paymentserver.(h/cpp)

  • (Deprecated) Used to process BIP21 payment URI requests. Also handles URI-based application switching (e.g. when following a bitcoin:... link from a browser).

walletview.(h/cpp)

  • Represents the view to a single wallet.

Other .h/cpp files

  • UI elements like BitcoinAmountField, which inherit from QWidget.
  • bitcoinstrings.cpp: automatically generated
  • bitcoinunits.(h/cpp): BTC / mBTC / etc. handling
  • callback.h
  • guiconstants.h: UI colors, app name, etc.
  • guiutil.h: several helper functions
  • macdockiconhandler.(h/mm): macOS dock icon handler
  • macnotificationhandler.(h/mm): display notifications in macOS

Contribute

See CONTRIBUTING.md for general guidelines.

Note: Do not change local/bitcoin_en.ts. It is updated automatically.

Using Qt Creator as an IDE

Qt Creator is a powerful tool which packages a UI designer tool (Qt Designer) and a C++ IDE into one application. This is especially useful if you want to change the UI layout.

Download Qt Creator

On Unix and macOS, Qt Creator can be installed through your package manager. Alternatively, you can download a binary from the Qt Website.

Note: If installing from a binary grabbed from the Qt Website: During the installation process, uncheck everything except for Qt Creator.

macOS
brew install qt-creator
Ubuntu & Debian
sudo apt-get install qtcreator

Setup Qt Creator

  1. Make sure you've installed all dependencies specified in your systems build instructions
  2. Follow the compile instructions for your system, adding the -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug build flag
  3. Start Qt Creator. At the start page, do: New -> Import Project -> Import Existing Project
  4. Enter bitcoin-qt as the Project Name and enter the absolute path to src/qt as Location
  5. Check over the file selection, you may need to select the forms directory (necessary if you intend to edit *.ui files)
  6. Confirm the Summary page
  7. In the Projects tab, select Manage Kits...

macOS

  • Under Kits: select the default "Desktop" kit
  • Under Compilers: select "Clang (x86 64bit in /usr/bin)"
  • Under Debuggers: select "LLDB" as debugger (you might need to set the path to your LLDB installation)

Ubuntu & Debian

Note: Some of these options may already be set

  • Under Kits: select the default "Desktop" kit
  • Under Compilers: select "GCC (x86 64bit in /usr/bin)"
  • Under Debuggers: select "GDB" as debugger
  1. While in the Projects tab, ensure that you have the bitcoin-qt executable specified under Run
  • If the executable is not specified: click "Choose...", navigate to src/qt, and select bitcoin-qt
  1. You're all set! Start developing, building, and debugging the Bitcoin Core GUI