Electron Masterclass: Build Desktop Apps with JavaScript

Build desktop applications & games using HTML, CSS and JS with Electron | React.js Integration | Testing via Playwright

What you'll learn
Master Electron from scratch to advanced topics
Integrate UI frameworks like React with Electron
Developing automated tests for Electron applications using Playwright
Building and code signing the project and making it ready for production

Requirements
Basic web development knowledge

Description
In this course, we will dive deep into Electron development and cover everything from the basics to advanced topics — all through hands-on projects, real-world examples, and practical exercises.This complete Electron course is designed for web developers who want to build desktop applications and games using their existing JavaScript, HTML, and CSS skills, or for Electron developers who want to improve and deepen their understanding of the platform. In this course, you'll learn a wide range of topics including:What is Electron and how it worksSetting up the development environmentElectron app structure and the main processCreating and managing BrowserWindowsUsing Nodemon and live reloadWorking with application menus and keyboard shortcutsCreating tray-based desktop applicationsInter-process communication (IPC)Dialogs and file system integrationContext menus and shell integrationUsing preload scripts securelyDebugging Electron applicationsWriting end-to-end tests using PlaywrightPackaging apps with Electron BuilderCode signing and app distributionIntegrating React and Vite with Electron using ViteIntegrating Electron with Angular.jsPlaying Music in Electron: Integrating with Amplitue.jsGame Development with Electron: Integrating with Phaser.jsThroughout the course, you’ll build hands-on projects like:A Hashing UtilityA Pomodoro TimerA Code EditorAn Comodity-Prices ApplicationA Spaceware GameThese projects are designed to reinforce your learning and give you real, portfolio-ready desktop applications. By the end of the course, you’ll be fully equipped to build and deploy powerful desktop apps that run on Windows, macOS, and Linux — using technologies you already know.I’m confident that you will love this course, and that you’ll become a professional Electron developer, or significantly improve your current skills if you already have experience. So join me on this journey and master Electron development today!

Who this course is for:
Programmers who want to learn how to develop native cross-platform applications