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@linuxxx multiplatform apps aren't really a new concept. Qt and Java have done this for years with some degree of success
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@ElectricCoffee Very true but for someone with only PHP+NodeJS (JavaScript, I know) experience, it's great not having to leave my comfort zone while I have no time to learn new languages as well!
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@linuxxx you really should invest time in learning new languages
Especially ones outside the paradigm you usually work in
Some of them force you to think about problems in unique ways that could shape the way you write code in php and node -
@vinaysshenoy electron package manager? How does that differ from npm?
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@ElectricCoffee Not package manager. Packager. Electron Packager lets you build your app as a self contained native executable on Linux, macOS and Windows.
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@vinaysshenoy where do I find this mythical beast?
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@vinaysshenoy where do I find this mythical beast?
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I must say, the documentation has improved a lot since then, and it looks---dare I say---intuitive to use?
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