Electron: Detailed Overview & Metrics
Electron is a popular framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It allows developers to create native-like applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux by combining Chromium and Node.js into a single runtime. Electron provides access to native APIs, enabling developers to interact with the underlying operating system and hardware.
Compared to other desktop application frameworks like NW.js, Electron offers a more streamlined development experience and better performance. It has a large and active community, extensive documentation, and a wide range of plugins and tools to enhance the development process.
Alternatives: nw.js, React Native for Windows/macOS/Linux, Qt
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