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PyQt is a Python binding for the Qt application framework. It allows Python programmers to create applications with graphical user interfaces using the powerful and mature Qt library. PyQt is developed by Riverbank Computing and is available under both commercial and GPL licenses.

The Qt framework itself is a cross-platform C++ framework for developing graphical user interfaces and other applications. It provides a comprehensive set of tools and libraries for building sophisticated desktop, mobile, and embedded applications. PyQt exposes most of Qt's features to Python, enabling developers to leverage Qt's extensive functionality, including widgets, signals and slots, graphics, networking, and database access, directly from their Python code.

Using PyQt, developers can design user interfaces by either writing code directly or by using Qt Designer, a visual GUI design tool that generates `.ui` files. These `.ui` files can then be loaded and utilized within PyQt applications. The signals and slots mechanism, a core feature of Qt, is also well-supported in PyQt, providing an elegant way to handle events and communication between objects.

PyQt has gained popularity due to its ability to combine the ease of Python programming with the robust capabilities of the Qt framework. This makes it a suitable choice for a wide range of applications, from simple utility tools to complex enterprise-level software. Its cross-platform nature ensures that applications developed with PyQt can run on various operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux without requiring significant code modifications.