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Using ElectronJS as Framework for Web Application Development

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Brian Burell
Using ElectronJS as Framework for Web Application Development

Various organizations have a mindset that desktop applications are out of date, but this is clearly a misunderstanding.

When companies develop desktop applications, they generally need to support three different operating systems, i.e., Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Therefore, each of these operating systems has its own requirements and dependencies. As a result, they develop the same app across multiple platforms. This codebase, in turn, needs to be maintained independently, and Electron aims to solve this issue.

Currently, hybrid or cross-platform desktop application development is critically possible because of ElectronJS. This framework is getting appreciation for this Specialty.

So, in this post, we will discuss the best ElectronJS apps available for Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, and macOS that can inspire you to build them for your business.

ElectronJS in a nutshell:

Electron, also known as Electron JS, is a framework for developing software for creating local applications (applications running on Windows, macOS, and Linux) using web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. ElectronJS itself is also open source and supported by GitHub and an active community of contributors around the world.

The first version of Electron was released as Atom Shell in 2013, and since then, the framework has been adopted by several desktop applications, many of which are open source.

Here are five popular Electron apps you may have heard of:

o Atom- A Free code and an open-source text editor makes code collaboration an easier task.
o Discord - VoIP application and digital distribution platform for the gaming community.
o Slack - A proprietary cloud-based suite of tools and services for team collaboration that combines team communication and collaboration in one place.
o Trello- A web-based list creation app to organize your work and life.
o Etcher - Free, open-source utility for saving image files such as .iso and .img files.

There are various reasons why companies flock to ElectronJS and why their demand has steadily increased over the last few years.

Let's see those five elements that companies like about ElectronJS and understand why it can be used for your next desktop application?

Low entry barrier:

Professional developers are in high demand these days, and it is estimated that the number of vacant software development positions could exceed one million by 2022. This is bad news for anyone looking for a quality software developer, especially if they are on a tight budget.

To know more - https://katalysttechnologies.medium.com/using-electronjs-as-framework-for-web-application-development-5a4b31be873c

 
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