Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
The C++ compiler chooses the correct method to use based on the parameters that have
been supplied. Python has no concept of method overloading; just choose the version of
the method that accepts the parameters you want to supply, and the QGIS Python wrap-
pers will automatically choose the correct method for you.
If you keep these guidelines in mind, deciphering the C++ documentation for QGIS isn't
all that hard. It just looks more complicated than it really is, thanks to all the complexity
specific to C++. However, it doesn't take long for your brain to start filtering out the C++
gobbledygook, and you'll be able to use the QGIS reference documentation almost as eas-
ily as if it was written for Python rather than C++.
