[Electronjs.org](http://electronjs.org) is an open-source framework for building cross-platform desktop applications. It allows developers to create desktop applications using web technologies such as [[HTML]], [[CSS]], and [[JavaScript]]. Electron combines the Chromium rendering engine and the [[Node.js]] runtime to enable developers to build desktop applications that can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux without needing to write platform-specific code. Key components of Electron include: 1. **Chromium**: Electron uses the Chromium browser as its rendering engine, which means that you can use modern web technologies and have access to the latest web features in your desktop applications. 2. **Node.js**: Electron includes Node.js, which allows you to use JavaScript on the server side of your desktop application. This is particularly useful for tasks like file handling, system operations, and communication with the underlying operating system. 3. **Native APIs**: Electron provides a set of APIs that allow developers to access native operating system features like file system access, system tray integration, notifications, and more. These APIs bridge the gap between web technologies and native desktop functionality. 4. **Electron Builder**: This is a popular tool used to package Electron applications for distribution on different platforms. It simplifies the process of creating installer packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Electron has gained popularity among developers because it allows them to leverage their existing web development skills to create cross-platform desktop applications. Many well-known applications, including Visual Studio Code, Slack, Discord, and GitHub Desktop, are built using Electron. While Electron offers advantages in terms of cross-platform development, it's worth noting that Electron applications can be resource-intensive, and the resulting apps may have larger file sizes compared to native alternatives. However, the convenience of building for multiple platforms with a single codebase often outweighs these drawbacks for many developers. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "Electron") ```