Question 1

How to package an Electron app for distribution?

Accepted Answer

Use community tools like electron-builder or electron-forge to create installers for different platforms. Electron Fiddle supports packaging for experiments, but production apps benefit from these tools' features like code signing and auto-updates.

Question 2

Electron vs Tauri: which is better for desktop apps?

Accepted Answer

Electron is more mature with a larger ecosystem, ideal for apps needing deep Chromium integration. Tauri uses system webviews for smaller binaries, so choose Electron for scalability or Tauri for minimal footprint.

Question 3

Does Electron work on ARM-based Macs and Windows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Electron provides ARM binaries for macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows (ARM64), as stated in the platform support. Linux ARM support is available but may vary by distribution.

Question 4

How to reduce the memory usage of an Electron app?

Accepted Answer

Optimize by disabling unused Chromium features, using lazy loading for resources, and minimizing background processes. However, core overhead from Chromium limits how much can be reduced.

Question 5

What are common security pitfalls in Electron apps?

Accepted Answer

Risks include XSS from web content and nodeIntegration misuse. Follow best practices like enabling context isolation, disabling nodeIntegration in renderers, and regularly updating Electron to patch vulnerabilities.

Question 6

Can I use Electron for background services or daemons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Electron can create system tray apps or background processes using Node.js, but for headless services, a pure Node.js app might be more efficient without Chromium overhead.

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