Learn TAURI with Real Code Examples

Cross-platform note-taking apps

Productivity desktop utilities

Internal enterprise tools

Electron alternatives with smaller size and higher security

Desktop apps integrating cloud or local storage with frontend UI

Ensure Rust toolchain and Node.js are installed correctly

Check Tauri CLI and frontend integration

Debug IPC calls and permissions

Verify platform-specific configurations

Inspect console logs for webview errors

Frontend unit tests with Jest, Vitest, or framework tools

Rust backend tests with cargo test

Integration testing for IPC commands

Test on all target platforms

Monitor logs for frontend-backend errors

Bundle app with `tauri build`

Sign binaries for Windows/macOS

Distribute via App Store, Microsoft Store, or direct download

Package Linux apps as AppImage, Snap, or DEB

CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and updates

Tauri CLI

Rust and Cargo for backend

Frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Svelte)

Bundlers like Webpack, Vite, or Parcel

OS-level development tools for packaging

React, Vue, Angular, Svelte frontends

SQLite, local storage, or filesystem plugins

Cloud APIs (Firebase, REST, GraphQL)

Custom Rust crates for extended functionality

CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform builds

Reuse frontend components

Keep Rust backend modular and small

Test across all platforms frequently

Document frontend-backend communication

Leverage Tauri plugins for common OS features

Create a cross-platform desktop calculator

Integrate file system access securely

Build an IPC-based messaging feature

Implement auto-updates across platforms

Package app for Windows, macOS, and Linux