Learn NWJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Learning Path
Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics
Understand Node.js and module system
Create simple NW.js apps
Learn packaging and distribution for desktop
Integrate native OS features using Node.js
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Setup and basic HTML/CSS/JS app
Week 2: Integrate Node.js modules
Week 3: Multi-window and menu management
Week 4: Packaging for multiple OS platforms
Week 5: Advanced OS integration and optimization
Interview Questions
What is NW.js and how does it work?
How do you access Node.js APIs in NW.js?
How to package a NW.js app for Windows/macOS/Linux?
What are security considerations for NW.js apps?
How does NW.js compare with Electron?
Cheat Sheet
`nw .` - run app
`package.json` - app metadata
`require('fs')` - access filesystem
`nwbuild` - package app for distribution
`window` object - main UI container
Books
Mastering NW.js
Desktop Apps with NW.js
Node-Webkit Essentials
Building Cross-Platform Desktop Apps
Advanced NW.js Patterns
Tutorials
Official NW.js documentation and guides
YouTube tutorials for NW.js apps
Medium articles for NW.js projects
NW.js + React/Vue tutorials
Community GitHub sample apps
Official Docs
https://nwjs.io/
https://docs.nwjs.io/
https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js
Community Links
GitHub repository
Stack Overflow NW.js tag
NW.js Google Group
Discord and Reddit discussions
Medium and YouTube tutorials
Community Support
NW.js GitHub repository
Stack Overflow NW.js tag
NW.js Google group discussions
Medium and YouTube tutorials
Community plugins and examples