Question 1

How to run this calculator on desktop with Electron?

Accepted Answer

After installing dependencies with npm install, run npm run build to compile the project, then npm run serve-electron to launch the desktop app with livereload enabled, as per the README instructions.

Question 2

Is this project compatible with React Native 0.70 or higher?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify versions, but given its age and use of older tools like Flux, it likely hasn't been updated for recent React Native releases, so compatibility may require manual upgrades or patches.

Question 3

What's better for cross-platform: Flux or Redux in this setup?

Accepted Answer

This project uses Flux for its simplicity and shared architecture, but Redux offers more features and ecosystem support; however, migrating might break the platform-specific rendering patterns demonstrated here.

Question 4

How to add a new platform-specific component for Android?

Accepted Answer

Create a render file with the .android.js extension, import it in the main component class, and ensure the base logic is shared via inheritance, following the existing structure like ScreenRender.android.js.

Question 5

Can I use React Hooks instead of Flux in this architecture?

Accepted Answer

The architecture is tightly coupled with Flux; integrating Hooks would require significant refactoring of the shared logic and might undermine the 100% code reuse principle highlighted in the README.

Question 6

What are the trade-offs between NW.js and Electron here?

Accepted Answer

Both are supported for desktop packaging, but Electron is more popular and feature-rich, while NW.js might offer lighter weight; the project allows switching via npm scripts, but performance differences aren't benchmarked.

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