Qt backend (C++) Webpage Frontend (HTLM, php)

[pirata]

I have a QT application written in C++ and running on a raspberry pi. All working fine.
The application controls the hardware on the 'pi' (GPIO and USB).

To access the Qt application on the raspberry pi, I ssh (X11 tunnel enabled) and run the application remotely. This allows me to control the 'pi' hardware from a remote location.

I wish to change this configuration and create a webpage as the Frontend and C++ Qt as the backend.
This way any computer with a web browser can access the 'pi'.

Is this possible using QT?
How would the two be linked?
Would the webpage have Qt widgets?

Any 'pointers' appreciated.

[jefftee]

The simplest approach IMHO would be to have your C++ code listen for http requests and provide a RESTful interface. Use XML or JSON for request/response data. The RESTful interface can be as complex or simple as you require.

[anda_skoa]

This could be helpful: http://stefanfrings.de/qtwebapp/tutorial/index.html

Cheers,
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[pirata]

The simplest approach IMHO would be to have your C++ code listen for http requests and provide a RESTful interface. Use XML or JSON for request/response data. The RESTful interface can be as complex or simple as you require.

Agree, used this as foundation to trap http requests.
http://www.bogotobogo.com/Qt/Qt5_QTcpServer_Client_Server.php