Electron.js Desktop Application Development

Electron.js - Desktop App Framework

What is Electron.js?

Electron.js is an open-source framework created by GitHub in 2013 that enables building native desktop applications using web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

First released
2013
Creator
GitHub (Cheng Zhao)
Type
Cross-platform Desktop Framework
License
MIT Open Source
3M+
npm downloads/week
100k+
GitHub Stars
300+
Business customers
main.js
const { app, BrowserWindow } = require('electron')
function createWindow() {
const win = new BrowserWindow({
width: 1200,
height: 800,
webPreferences: {
nodeIntegration: true
}
})
win.loadFile('index.html')
}
app.whenReady().then(createWindow)
Result:
🖥️ Native desktop window created
⚡ Web technologies in desktop app
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Benefits of Electron.js in Business Projects

Why do leading tech companies choose Electron.js? Here are the key benefits of the framework for building desktop applications.

Drawbacks of Electron.js – An Honest Assessment

Every framework has its limitations. Here are the main drawbacks of Electron.js and ways to minimize them in real-world projects.

What is Electron.js Used For?

The main use cases of Electron.js in 2025 – with examples of applications used by millions of users.

Code Editors and IDEs

Advanced development environments with syntax highlighting and debugging

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Monaco EditorCodeMirrorAce EditorLanguage Server Protocol
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Visual Studio Code, Atom, Brackets, GitKraken

Communication Applications

Messengers, video conferencing, collaboration tools

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WebRTCSocket.ioWebSocketsPush Notifications API
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Discord, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp Desktop, Zoom

Productivity Tools

Office apps, note-taking tools, task managers, design software

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Rich Text EditorsFile System APISystem Notifications
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Notion, Obsidian, Figma, Spotify, Trello Desktop

Enterprise Systems

Business applications, dashboards, monitoring systems

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Electron BuilderAuto UpdaterWindows ServicesSystem Tray
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Postman, MongoDB Compass, pgAdmin, Docker Desktop

Electron.js Projects – SoftwareLogic.co

Our desktop applications built with Electron.js – cross-platform solutions for business.

Desktop application with AI features
TimeCamp.com
Time Management SaaS

Desktop application with AI features

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Users were losing time on manual categorization of activities and projects

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We created an Electron application with AI that automatically recognizes activities and categorizes projects

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Automatic categorization of 90% activities, 60% less time on administration

FAQ: Electron.js – Frequently Asked Questions

Comprehensive answers to questions about the Electron.js framework for desktop application development.

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