**Course Title:** PyQt6 Application Development **Section Title:** Advanced Topics and Final Project Preparation **Topic:** Begin planning and working on the final project.(Lab topic) **Introduction:** In this lab topic, you will start planning and working on your final project for the PyQt6 Application Development course. The final project is an opportunity for you to apply the concepts and skills you have learned throughout the course to develop a real-world application. By the end of this lab, you will have a clear plan and a solid foundation for your final project. **Step 1: Brainstorming Ideas** Take some time to brainstorm ideas for your final project. Consider the following factors: * Your interests and passions * The skills and concepts you have learned in this course * The needs and problems you want to solve * The type of application you want to build (e.g., desktop, mobile, web) Some ideas to get you started: * A simple login system with user authentication * A to-do list app with database storage * A media player with playlist support * A calendar app with event reminders * A scientific calculator with equation solver **Step 2: Defining Project Requirements** Once you have a few ideas, it's time to define the project requirements. Ask yourself: * What is the main purpose of my application? * Who is my target audience? * What features do I need to include? * What are the technical requirements for my application? Write down your project requirements in a clear and concise manner. This will help you stay focused and ensure that your project meets its goals. **Step 3: Creating a Project Plan** Create a project plan that outlines the steps you need to take to complete your project. Break down your project into smaller tasks and estimate the time required for each task. Consider the following steps: * Designing the user interface * Developing the application logic * Testing and debugging * Refining the user interface * Deploying the application Use a project management tool like Trello, Asana, or Todoist to create a board and track your progress. **Step 4: Setting up the Project Structure** Create a new directory for your project and set up the structure. Use the following template: ```bash project/ app/ __init__.py main.py ui/ __init__.py main_window.py resources/ images/ css/ tests/ __init__.py test_main.py requirements.txt README.md ``` **Step 5: Creating a Git Repository** Create a new Git repository for your project and push it to a remote repository like GitHub or GitLab. This will help you keep track of changes and collaborate with others. ```bash git init git add . git commit -m "Initial commit" git remote add origin <remote-repository-url> git push -u origin master ``` **Conclusion:** In this lab topic, you have started planning and working on your final project for the PyQt6 Application Development course. You have defined your project requirements, created a project plan, set up the project structure, and created a Git repository. You are now ready to start building your application. **Next Steps:** * Continue working on your project and make progress on your project plan * Participate in the discussion forum (leave a comment below) to get feedback on your project and ask for help when needed * Review the course materials and ask questions if you are stuck on any concepts **External Resources:** * PyQt6 Documentation: <https://www.riverbankcomputing.com/static/Docs/PyQt6/> * Qt Documentation: <https://doc.qt.io/> * Git Tutorial: <https://guides.github.com/activities/hello-world/> **What to Do Next:** * Start building your application and make progress on your project plan * Participate in the discussion forum (leave a comment below) to get feedback on your project and ask for help when needed