Learn ELECTRON with Real Code Examples

Install Node.js and npm/yarn

Install Electron via npm (`npm install electron --save-dev`)

Set up your frontend framework project

Create main process entry script (`main.js`) with Electron APIs

Run app in development mode using `electron .`

Install Node.js and npm/yarn

Install Electron CLI and dependencies

Set up frontend framework project

Write main and renderer processes

Run and test app on all desktop platforms

package.json - dependencies and scripts

main.js - main process entry

src/ - frontend source code

node_modules/ - installed packages

dist/ - packaged binaries

electron . - run app

npm install electron --save-dev - install Electron

electron-builder - package app

electron-packager - alternative packaging

electron-rebuild - rebuild native modules

Use i18n libraries for text localization

Support multiple languages and locales

Localize dates, numbers, and assets

Maintain resource files for translations

Ensure UI accommodates different languages

Follow web accessibility standards

Ensure keyboard navigation

Screen reader support in frontend

Platform-specific accessibility via Electron APIs

Test accessibility on all desktop platforms

Standard CSS, SCSS, or framework styles

Responsive design via frontend framework

Custom window and menu styling

Reusable components for consistency

Platform-specific adjustments via Electron APIs

Frontend state via framework (React/Vue/Angular/Svelte)

Backend state via Node.js modules

Global state management possible via Redux/Vuex

Synchronize frontend-backend via IPC

Optional database integration for persistent state

Frontend data handled by framework

Backend operations via Node.js APIs

Filesystem and OS API access

SQLite, local storage, or JSON files for persistence

Secure handling of sensitive data