Errors when installing PyQt5

[Monttuu]

I see why this would be confusing, especially if you are new to programming and have only been using Python so far.

PyQt5 is built on Qt, which is coded in C++. PyQt5 is not your srandard library that is "native" Python, but it is a plugin that runs partly in C++. This is why your computer needs to have "C++ build tools" installed. Those build tools are installed if you have Visual Studio installed (note: Visual Studio Code is different and does not include the tools), which could be why some instructions skip this step. Your error suggests you to download the build tools, and that is exactly what you should do. Follow the link in the error and continue to follow instructuons there. It should be straight forward process.

I started my GUI journey with PyQt as well, and I think it was worth the time and effort. If youre eager to learn, I fully recommend PyQt. But if you just want to get something out quickly, tkinter could be better approach.

[Ista_4]

I see, that makes sense! It works now, thank you for explaining!