Learn NWJS with Real Code Examples

Simple desktop calculator

File manager app using Node.js filesystem APIs

Internal tooling with web interface

Media player app with custom UI

Note-taking app with offline storage

Ensure package.json is correctly formatted

Verify Node.js and NW.js versions match

Debug UI using Chromium dev tools

Check permissions for OS-level operations

Test across all target platforms

Test UI with Chromium DevTools

Unit test backend logic with Jest/Mocha

Integration testing for Node.js modules

Cross-platform testing on Windows, macOS, Linux

Debug logs and exception handling

Package as standalone executables for Windows, macOS, Linux

Distribute via app stores or direct downloads

Use auto-updater scripts for updates

Electron alternative for lightweight apps

Enterprise internal distribution

Node.js and npm

NW.js runtime

Webpack, Parcel, or Vite for bundling

Dev tools via Chromium

Cross-platform packaging scripts

Node.js modules for filesystem, networking, and OS APIs

Frontend frameworks: React, Vue, Angular, Svelte

Build tools like Webpack, Rollup, or Vite

Third-party JS libraries for UI or backend

Native Node modules for OS integration

Reuse Node.js modules across apps

Keep UI lightweight for performance

Use frontend frameworks for maintainable code

Automate builds with npm scripts

Package per OS for easier distribution

Build a desktop file explorer

Create a media player with Node.js backend

Implement multi-window apps

Use notifications and OS dialogs

Package and distribute cross-platform app