PyQt5 Data Entry Form

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to build a multi-function data entry form to log expenses and as well as create a pie chart to display expense spending allocation.

Things we will be learning throughout this tutorial:

  • Build a simple window application (QMainWindow)
  • A table to track various of expenses (QTableWidget)
  • Input fields to enter description and price (QLineEdit)
  • Push Buttons to perform various actions (QPushButton)
  • Data Validation to ensure both description and price are provided
  • A pie chart to visually display expense allocation
  • Menu items to export table to a CSV file and quit application
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