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Desktop Applications with JavaScript

Cross-platform desktop applications with Electron and TypeScript.

  • Electron
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • React
  • C#
  • IPC

The Challenge

Development of a desktop application that runs on all major operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) while performing compute-intensive operations efficiently.

The Solution

Hybrid architecture: Electron for the cross-platform user interface, combined with a C# backend for heavy-lifting operations.

Architecture Highlights

  • Electron: Framework for native desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML and CSS – running on Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • TypeScript: Type-safe development for robust and maintainable codebase.
  • React: Modern UI components for responsive user interfaces.
  • C# Backend: Integration of a C# application for compute-intensive operations via Inter-Process Communication (IPC).

Key Features

  • Native Integration: Access to file system, system dialogs and OS APIs.
  • IPC Communication: Asynchronous data exchange between Electron and C# process.
  • Auto-Update: Integrated update mechanism for automatic updates.

The Result

A performant cross-platform desktop application that leverages web technologies for the UI while delegating compute-intensive tasks to a native C# backend.