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Guide: Javascript Beyond the Browser - Electron

Description

Javascript is a great programming language to create interactive web applications, but it can also be used to create other kinds of software, such as apps for the Desktop. Electron is a framework that helps you do that. In this Guide you will explore this tool and learn a bit more about the possibilities of Javascript.

Knowledge

Understand what is ElectronJS

Skills

Be able to create a Desktop application with Javascript

Topics

Electron
- What is Electron?
  - Examples of apps created with Electron
- Setup & Dev Environment
- Debugging
- Rendering
- Interaction
- Storage
- Notifications
- Deployment

Action Points

Take on a crash course about ElectronJS
Create a demo app

Deliverable: Electron app

Submit:
- Github repository
- Project description and details in the README.md file
Minimum requirements:
- Create a React Native application
Theme ideas:
- Strong password generator
- Selfie taker (offer filters?)
- Note-taking app