Update "Getting Started with Qt" page

Installation process is streamlined in Qt 6.

Task-number: QTBUG-87293
Change-Id: I82cfc8a4636efe9710e2ec2c9a3ccf1f1ef45036
Reviewed-by: Paul Wicking <paul.wicking@qt.io>

1 files changed, 51 insertions, 70 deletions

diff --git a/doc/src/getting-started/gettingstarted.qdoc b/doc/src/getting-started/gettingstarted.qdoc
index c7d67948..34bf6117 100644
--- a/doc/src/getting-started/gettingstarted.qdoc
+++ b/doc/src/getting-started/gettingstarted.qdoc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /****************************************************************************
 **
-** Copyright (C) 2019 The Qt Company Ltd.
+** Copyright (C) 2020 The Qt Company Ltd.
 ** Contact: https://www.qt.io/licensing/
 **
 ** This file is part of the documentation of the Qt Toolkit.
@@ -30,51 +30,31 @@
     \title Getting Started with Qt
     \brief A quick guide for developers
 
-    \section1 Installing Qt
 
-    You can install the Qt Framework and tools by using an \l{Online Installation}{online}
-    or \l{Offline Installation}{offline} installer, or by
-    \l{Building Qt Sources}{building the source packages yourself}.
+    This guide shows how to get started developing with Qt.
 
-    The installers allow you to download and install the following
-    components:
+    \section1 Get and install Qt
 
-    \list
-    \li Qt libraries, prebuilt for a particular development platform (operating
-     system and compiler)
-    \li Qt Creator integrated development environment (IDE)
-    \li Reference Documentation and examples
-    \li Qt in source code form (needed only if you want to build the framework and
-      tools yourself)
-    \li Add-On components that are relevant for different platforms
-    \endlist
-
-    \section2 Online Installation
-
-    In the \e{online installer}, you can select commercial or open source
-    versions of Qt, tools, and Add-On components to install. Using the online
-    installer requires signing in to your \l{Qt Account}. The installer
-    retrieves the license attached to the account from a server and provides a
-    list of available components corresponding to the license.
+    The installation process is straightforward. The Qt Online Installer
+    gives you the choice of installing only the modules and tools you need.
 
-    The online installer is available from the Qt \l Downloads page.
+    \section2 1. Create a Qt Account
 
-    \section2 Offline Installation
+    To begin, create a \l{Qt Account}. This account gives
+    you access to a web portal to manage your licenses and access to the forums
+    and wikis. Also, make sure you read the \l{Qt Licensing} page regarding your
+    chosen license.
 
-    An \e{offline installer} is a single package that contains all of Qt and
-    Add-Ons relevant for a target platform. Users with a commercial license
-    can either sign in with their Qt account or with their Qt license key
-    during the installation process. The license key is available in the
-    \l {Qt Account} Web portal.
+    \section2 2. Download the Installer
 
-    The offline installer is available \l{https://www.qt.io/offline-installer}{here}.
+    \li Download the installer from the \l {Qt Downloads}{Downloads} page. With
+    the \e{Qt Online Installer}, you can install both commercial or open
+    source versions of Qt, development tools, and other components. The online
+    installer requires your \l{Qt Account}. The installer retrieves the license
+    attached to the account from a server and provides a list of available
+    components corresponding to the license.
 
-    \section2 Installation Process
-
-    To run the installer, you need a Qt Account. You can use your Qt Account
-    credentials to sign-in to all Qt services, including the forums and wiki.
-    If you do not already have a Qt Account, you can create one during the
-    installation process.
+    \section2 3. Install Qt
 
     To complete the installation, select the components that you want to install
     and follow the instructions of the installation program.
@@ -84,37 +64,11 @@
 
     \youtube I5jasWrsxT0
 
-    \section2 Updating or Removing Qt
-
-    Once Qt is installed, you can use the Maintenance Tool under \e{<install_dir>}
-    to add components and to update or remove installed components.
-
-    \section2 Platform Requirements
+    \section3 Updating or Removing Components
 
-    Specific requirements and instructions for developing applications on different
-    platforms are covered in the platform pages.
-
-    \list
-    \li Desktop Platforms
-    \list
-        \li \l{Qt for Linux/X11}{Linux/X11}
-        \li \l{Qt for macOS}{\macos}
-        \li \l{Qt for Windows}{Windows}
-    \endlist
-    \li Embedded Platforms
-    \list
-        \li \l{Qt for Embedded Linux}{Embedded Linux}
-        \li \l{Qt for Device Creation}
-    \endlist
-    \li Mobile Platforms
-    \list
-        \li \l{Qt for Android}{Android}
-        \li \l{Qt for iOS}{iOS}
-    \endlist
-    \endlist
-
-    For more information, visit the \l{Supported Platforms}
-    {supported platforms} page.
+    Once Qt is installed, you can use the \e{Maintenance Tool} under
+    \e{<install_dir>} to add components, update, or remove installed
+    components.
 
     \section1 Create Your First Applications
 
@@ -160,6 +114,33 @@
         \li \l{Qt Creator: Building and Running}{See more}
         \endlist
 
+    \section2 Platform Requirements
+
+        There are pecific requirements and instructions for developing
+        applications on different platforms are covered in the platform pages.
+
+        \list
+        \li Desktop Platforms
+        \list
+            \li \l{Qt for Linux/X11}{Linux/X11}
+            \li \l{Qt for macOS}{\macos}
+            \li \l{Qt for Windows}{Windows}
+        \endlist
+        \li Embedded Platforms
+        \list
+            \li \l{Qt for Embedded Linux}{Embedded Linux}
+            \li \l{Qt for Device Creation}
+        \endlist
+        \li Mobile Platforms
+        \list
+            \li \l{Qt for Android}{Android}
+            \li \l{Qt for iOS}{iOS}
+        \endlist
+        \endlist
+
+        For more information, visit the \l{Supported Platforms}
+        {supported platforms} page.
+
     \section2 Reference Documentation
         \list
         \li \l{Qt Overviews} - list of topics about application development
@@ -167,8 +148,8 @@
         \li \l{Qt Reference Pages} - a listing of C++ and QML APIs
         \endlist
 
-    \section1 Qt Project Community
+    \section1 Participate in the Qt Community
 
-    Qt's vibrant and active community site, \l{http://qt.io} houses
+    Qt's vibrant and active community site \l{http://qt.io}, houses
     a wiki, a forum, and additional learning guides and presentations.
 */