Learn ELECTRON with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Architecture
Main process: Node.js backend, app lifecycle management
Renderer process: Chromium webview for frontend
IPC bridge for communication between processes
Modular design with event-driven architecture
Supports multiple windows and processes per app
Rendering Model
Frontend rendered via Chromium webview
Node.js backend handles system integration
IPC bridge for communication between processes
Event-driven architecture
UI updates handled by frontend framework
Architectural Patterns
Main/renderer process separation
Component-based frontend
Node.js modules for backend functionality
Event-driven IPC communication
Modular and extensible design
Real World Architectures
VS Code (editor)
Slack (messaging app)
Discord (communication app)
WhatsApp Desktop (messaging)
Internal enterprise dashboards and tools
Design Principles
Web-first development
Cross-platform consistency
Access to Node.js ecosystem
Rapid prototyping and iteration
Large community and plugin support
Scalability Guide
Modular frontend components
Separate Node.js modules for backend
Lazy-load windows and modules
Optimize memory and CPU usage
Profile app performance regularly
Migration Guide
Update Electron and frontend dependencies
Refactor deprecated APIs
Test all platform builds
Verify plugin compatibility
Check security and performance