Electron: Building Cross Platform Desktop Apps

Learn how to use Electron to create compelling cross-platform desktop apps with a few lines of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.

Introduction

• Cross-platform apps with Electron
• Using the exercises for this course

1. Getting Started

• Installing Electron
• Creating a web view app
• Loading hybrid projects

2. Exploring Electron Features

• Exploring BrowserWindow
• Handling window events
• Creating multiple windows
• Controlling window timing
• Inter process communication (IPC)

3. Using Vue.js with Electron

• Installing Vue and Electron
• Using an existing Vue.js project
• Building and exploring the installation
• Choosing a loading strategy

4. Improving our Application

• Modifying components
• Using Vue developer tools
• Adding a modal

5. Finishing our Application

• Creating menus
• Managing IPC events
• Finishing your application

Conclusion

• Next steps