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Qx is a two-letter string that appears in multiple, unrelated contexts and does not denote a single, universally recognized topic. In many cases it functions as an abbreviation, a code, or a stylized name rather than a defined concept.

In computing, qx denotes a shell command substitution operator in Perl and related languages. It executes a

Beyond programming, qx or QX is frequently used as a brand name, product model, or project code.

If you are looking for information about a specific qx, additional context is helpful. Indicate the field

shell
command
and
returns
the
command’s
standard
output,
similarly
to
backticks
in
some
environments.
For
example,
in
Perl
you
can
write
my
$out
=
qx{ls
-1};
to
capture
the
output
of
the
command.
This
use
is
specific
to
programming
syntax
and
is
not
intended
to
convey
a
general
meaning
of
“qx”
beyond
its
role
as
a
quoting/command-substitution
construct.
In
these
contexts
it
is
a
proper
noun
chosen
for
branding
or
identification
and
does
not
imply
a
common
technical
definition.
Because
branding
uses
are
diverse
and
no
single
domain
governs
the
term,
the
meaning
of
“qx”
depends
on
the
particular
company,
product,
or
project
referencing
it.
(for
example,
programming,
branding,
or
a
particular
product)
or
provide
a
link
or
example
so
that
the
intended
meaning
can
be
identified
and
explained
more
precisely.