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Visual Studio Code (code editor)

Slack (desktop messaging app)

Discord (chat and communication)

WhatsApp Desktop

Internal enterprise dashboards and tools

Ensure correct Node.js and Electron versions

Debug IPC communication issues

Check Chromium DevTools for frontend errors

Verify packaging configurations

Test on all target platforms

Unit tests with Jest, Mocha, or Vitest

Integration testing of main and renderer processes

E2E tests with Spectron or Playwright

Test on all target platforms

Monitor logs for errors and performance issues

Package app using electron-builder or electron-packager

Sign binaries for Windows/macOS

Distribute via stores or direct download

Auto-updates via electron-updater

CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and releases

Electron CLI

electron-builder or electron-packager for packaging

Frontend frameworks: React, Vue, Angular, Svelte

DevTools and debugging tools

Community plugins and Node.js modules

React, Vue, Angular, Svelte frontends

Node.js APIs for file system, networking, and OS integration

SQLite, local storage, or filesystem plugins

Cloud APIs (Firebase, REST, GraphQL)

CI/CD pipelines for automated builds

Reuse frontend components

Optimize main/renderer process interaction

Profile memory and CPU usage

Test on all platforms frequently

Leverage existing plugins and NPM modules

Create a cross-platform desktop calculator

Integrate file system access securely

Build messaging feature with IPC

Implement auto-updates across platforms

Package app for Windows, macOS, and Linux