Learn ELECTRON with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Learning Path
Learn web frontend framework (React/Vue/Angular/Svelte)
Understand Node.js APIs
Learn Electron main and renderer processes
Build simple Electron desktop apps
Package and distribute apps cross-platform
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Web frontend fundamentals
Week 2: Node.js and Electron basics
Week 3: Build desktop app with IPC communication
Week 4: Integrate OS features and auto-updates
Week 5: Test, optimize, and distribute desktop apps
Interview Questions
Explain Electron architecture (main vs renderer process)
How does Electron handle cross-platform compatibility?
Describe IPC communication in Electron
How do you package and distribute an Electron app?
How do you secure an Electron application?
Cheat Sheet
`electron .` - run app in development
`BrowserWindow` - create app windows
`ipcMain` / `ipcRenderer` - IPC communication
`electron-builder` - package app
`package.json` - app configuration
Books
Mastering Electron
Electron in Action
Building Cross-Platform Desktop Apps with Electron
Advanced Electron Techniques
Electron + Node.js Desktop Development
Tutorials
Official Electron tutorials
Frontend framework integration guides
YouTube Electron app tutorials
Community blogs and sample projects
Advanced Electron techniques
Official Docs
https://www.electronjs.org/
https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest
https://github.com/electron/electron
Community Links
Electron GitHub
StackOverflow Electron tag
Discord Electron community
Reddit Electron discussions
Twitter #ElectronJS
Community Support
Electron GitHub repository
StackOverflow Electron tag
Discord and Reddit communities
Official Electron documentation
Community tutorials and blog posts