RedBeret / ElectronDesktopAppTutorials

A compilation of desktop applications built with Electron and React, following Stephen Grider's Udemy course. These projects encapsulate the power of web technologies in delivering native-feeling desktop apps, compatible with both MacOS and Windows.

Electron & React Course Projects

This repository contains my progress, notes, and projects from the Udemy course Electron & React Tutorial.

🌟 What You'll Learn

• Develop native-feeling applications using web development technologies.
• Dive deep into Electron JS intricacies.
• Create applications compatible with both MacOS and Windows from a single codebase.
• Integrate technologies like React and Redux into Electron JS apps.
• Recognize the business potential of desktop apps in today's marketplace.

📘 Course Description

Elevate your web development skills beyond the browser! This course encompasses everything needed to craft a #1 top-rated desktop app.

Electron offers a refined solution for designing desktop-based applications using familiar web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Widely adopted by renowned apps like Atom, Slack, and Discord, Electron is a testament to the possibilities of web-to-desktop.

Desktop Development? The recent shift from desktop to mobile has opened up vast opportunities for desktop application development. With minimal competition, even a few days of effort can land you on the front page of the MacOS store - a feat unimaginable in the mobile realm.

🚀 Projects You'll Develop

1. Video File Analyzer: Dive into Electron by building a tool to analyze video files using the FFMPEG CLI tool. Acquaint yourself with Electron's basics and understand the foundational architecture of an Electron app.
2. Cross Window Todo List: Yes, another todo app, but with a twist! Understand how to handle multiple windows with Electron, customize the top menu bar, and ensure a seamless experience across MacOS and Windows.
3. System Tray Timer: Create a classic system-tray based application. This will equip you with the skills to make Electron apps that users mistake for native ones.
4. Video File Converter: Design a video conversion tool - a handy app with equivalent features that command a $10 price on the MacOS store.

🎓 About the Instructor

Stephen Grider is an Engineering Architect with significant experience in building intricate JavaScript front ends for top corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area. He's acclaimed for his ability to simplify intricate topics. Stephen has mentored budding engineers for years and is now imparting his vast knowledge on Udemy. His courses, especially on React, are top-rated on the platform. Dive deep into Electron with Stephen and understand the nuances of building desktop applications using web technologies.

🔧 Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/RedBeret/ElectronDesktopAppTutorials.git

2. Navigate to the desired project directory:

   cd ElectronDesktopAppTutorials

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install

4. Launch the Electron app:

   npm start

🙏 Acknowledgments

A big thanks to Stephen Grider and the community for imparting invaluable insights and hands-on projects.

⚖️ License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.