A collection of sample applications demonstrating various Electron API usage patterns.
Electron Sample Apps is a collection of example applications that demonstrate how to use various Electron APIs to build desktop applications. It provides practical code examples showing real implementation patterns for features like window management, system integration, and native capabilities. The project helps developers understand Electron's capabilities through working applications rather than just documentation.
Developers learning to build cross-platform desktop applications with Electron who want practical examples of API usage. This includes both beginners looking for starter templates and experienced developers seeking reference implementations for specific features.
Provides ready-to-run examples that demonstrate real Electron API usage patterns, saving developers time from having to create test applications from scratch. The samples are migrated from multiple desktop application platforms, offering comparative learning opportunities.
Sample apps for Electron
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Each sample app focuses on specific Electron APIs, providing concrete implementation patterns that go beyond theoretical documentation, as seen in the API demonstrations.
The apps show features working across Windows, macOS, and Linux, helping developers understand platform-specific considerations in desktop development.
Includes samples migrated from NW.js, Chrome Apps, and Chromium extensions, offering valuable insights for developers transitioning from other desktop platforms.
Tested only on Electron v1.6.11, which is several years old, missing examples for newer APIs and modern best practices, limiting relevance for current projects.
The README provides only basic run commands, lacking in-depth explanations, tutorials, or context, assuming users will rely on external resources.
Samples do not include build tools, testing frameworks, or automation workflows, making them less useful for teams adopting contemporary Electron practices.