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Desktop Application Development

Desktop application development involves creating native applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Overview

Desktop application development focuses on building native applications for desktop operating systems. Desktop apps can be built using native frameworks or cross-platform solutions.

Modern desktop development includes native frameworks like .NET, SwiftUI, and Qt, as well as cross-platform solutions like Electron.

Key Technologies

Cross-Platform

Electron
Tauri
Flutter Desktop
Qt

Native

.NET
SwiftUI
GTK
WPF
Cocoa

Key Concepts

Native vs Cross-Platform

Choose between native frameworks for platform-specific features or cross-platform solutions for code sharing.

Electron Development

Build desktop apps using web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) with Electron.

System Integration

Integrate desktop apps with operating system features like notifications, file system, and system services.

Distribution

Package and distribute desktop applications through app stores or direct distribution.

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