June 2020
Beginner to intermediate
5h 47m
English
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
In this 5 hr course, you'll learn how to use Electron to build cross-platform desktop applications with modern web technologies. Through hands-on projects, you will create three real-world applications, enhancing your understanding of JavaScript, Node.js, and React development for the desktop environment.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Achieve proficiency in building desktop applications using Electron.
- Learn practical application development with JavaScript and React in a desktop context.
- Master working with local and cloud-stored data in your apps.
- Understand advanced Electron concepts like IPC for process communication.
- Build, package, and deploy three complete applications ready for use.
Course Instructor(s)
Your instructor, Brad Traversy, brings extensive experience in web development and teaching. Brad has a talent for breaking down complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. His project-focused approach ensures that every theory you learn is immediately applied to practical coding exercises.
Who is it for?
This course is perfect for developers with a basic understanding of web development, including JavaScript and React, who want to extend their skills into desktop application creation. Whether you've experimented with desktop software before or you're completely new to it, this course provides a structured and approachable guide to building functional, native-feeling desktop apps. By the end, you'll be empowered to develop and ship your own applications.
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