DashboardBackend

This project demonstrates the integration of a C++ backend with a QML frontend using the Qt 6 Meta-Object System. It covers the implementation of properties, signals, slots, singletons, and simulation logic within a vehicle dashboard context.

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🚀 Features

• C++ Property System: Implements the READ/WRITE/NOTIFY pattern for seamless data binding between C++ and QML.
• Singleton Pattern: Uses IndicatorController as a singleton to manage global dashboard states like warning lights and turn signals.
• Real-time Simulation: A VehicleSimulator class utilizes QTimer to drive dashboard data (speed, RPM, fuel) from the C++ event loop.
• Computed Properties: Logic for unit conversion (km/h to mph), overspeed detection, and fuel consumption calculation.
• Trip Computer: Advanced C++-to-C++ signal/slot connections to track trip distance, time, and average speed.

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🛠 Prerequisites

• Qt 6.x (specifically designed for Qt 6 declarative registration)
• CMake
• C++17 or higher
• Basic understanding of QML and C++ classes

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📂 Project Structure

File	Description
vehicledata.h/cpp	Core data model containing speed, RPM, and fuel properties.
indicatorcontroller.h/cpp	Singleton class managing dashboard warning lights.
vehiclesimulator.h/cpp	Engine simulation logic using QTimer.
tripcomputer.h/cpp	Logic for calculating trip statistics based on vehicle data.
Main.qml	The primary UI file integrating all C++ backend components.

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🔧 Implementation Details

The Property Pattern

All backend properties follow the standard Qt property macro to ensure QML bindings update automatically:

Q_PROPERTY(type name READ getter WRITE setter NOTIFY signal)

Change Guards

To optimize performance and prevent infinite loops in bindings, all setters include a change guard:

void VehicleData::setSpeed(int newSpeed) {
    if (m_speed == newSpeed) 
        return; // Guard prevents unnecessary signal emission
    
    m_speed = newSpeed;
    emit speedChanged();
}