KDE Plasma
KDE Plasma is a free and open-source desktop environment for Unix-like operating systems, primarily Linux. It provides a graphical user interface (GUI) with a modern, customizable layout, including panels, widgets, and window management, built on the KDE Frameworks and Qt toolkit. It is known for its visual appeal, extensive configuration options, and integration with KDE applications.
Developers should learn or use KDE Plasma when working on Linux-based systems that require a highly customizable and feature-rich desktop environment, such as for software development, system administration, or creative work. It is particularly useful for those who prefer a visually polished interface with deep integration into the KDE ecosystem, including tools like KDevelop or Dolphin file manager, and for projects targeting Qt-based applications.