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Advanced Projects in Electron 4, React, and Redux

3h 1m 11s
English
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Unlock the potential of your web development skills to create best-selling desktop applications. In recent years, there's been a shift from desktop applications to web and mobile, creating a unique opportunity for new developers to enter a market with little competition but high demand!

Take Your Skills to the Next Level

If you're a developer already familiar with the Electron framework, this course is designed for you. You'll gain the expertise needed to conceptualize and design user-friendly and reliable desktop applications. Through building three progressively complex apps, you'll learn to incorporate advanced frontend frameworks like React and Redux to craft ready-to-sell desktop solutions. By the course's end, you'll be equipped to develop powerful desktop applications with attractive GUIs that will impress your clients. Are you ready to craft your next top-selling app?

What You Will Learn

  • How to develop robust desktop applications using modern web development technologies.
  • Techniques to build applications that perform seamlessly across both Windows and MacOS from a single codebase.
  • Methods to integrate advanced frontend technologies like React and Redux into your Electron.js applications.
  • Steps to effectively release your applications for Windows and MacOS.
  • Strategies for creating a lucrative, market-ready desktop application in a competitive-free environment.

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#1: The Course Overview
All Course Lessons (33)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
The Course Overview Demo
07:20
2
Internals of Electron.js
06:38
3
Setting Up the Development Environment
06:57
4
App Overview
06:48
5
Integrate React into Electron
06:39
6
Build Our React Component
07:10
7
Develop the Electron Side
03:39
8
Adding Finishing Touch
04:11
9
App Overview
03:08
10
Integrate React and Redux with Electron
06:28
11
Handling Categories in Electron
04:17
12
Categories Component
06:20
13
Handling Movies in Electron
04:01
14
Movies Component
07:59
15
Handling Movie Selection in Electron
04:59
16
Video Player Component
03:21
17
Styling App
02:43
18
Testing the App
03:00
19
Final Touches
02:54
20
App Overview
04:19
21
Project Boilerplate
04:38
22
Redux Reducers and Actions
06:56
23
Link Component
04:41
24
Progress Bar Component
04:41
25
Downloading and Converting from YouTube
07:23
26
Electron Logic
07:05
27
Styling App
06:07
28
Testing the App
03:56
29
Final Touches
06:52
30
Tools Overview
06:35
31
Releasing for Windows
07:50
32
Releasing for macOS
04:09
33
Wrap-Up
07:27
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?
This course is designed for developers who are already familiar with the Electron framework. It builds upon existing knowledge of web development technologies, particularly focusing on integrating React and Redux for desktop application development. If you have experience with basic JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and are comfortable using Electron, you will be well-prepared to tackle the projects in this course.
What kinds of projects will I build during the course?
Throughout the course, you will build three progressively complex desktop applications. These projects will help you learn how to integrate React and Redux into Electron, handle various components like categories and movies, and develop features such as video players and progress bars. By the end of the course, you will have created applications ready for release on both Windows and macOS.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is aimed at web developers who are looking to expand their skills into desktop application development. It caters to those who have a foundational understanding of Electron and are interested in utilizing React and Redux to create market-ready desktop applications. Developers seeking to capitalize on the demand for desktop apps will find this course particularly beneficial.
How does this course compare to other web development courses?
This course focuses specifically on using Electron to create desktop applications, whereas many web development courses emphasize building web or mobile apps. It offers a unique opportunity to work with both React and Redux within the context of Electron to create cross-platform desktop applications, a niche area with less competition but high demand.
What specific technologies and tools will I learn to use?
You will learn to integrate advanced frontend technologies such as React and Redux within Electron applications. The course covers essential techniques for building components and handling application logic, as well as methods for testing applications and releasing them for Windows and macOS. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with practical skills to develop robust desktop apps.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover basic web development concepts or introductory programming skills. It assumes that you already have a working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the Electron framework. Topics like mobile app development or server-side programming are also not part of this course's curriculum.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 33 lessons, focusing on the development of desktop applications using Electron, React, and Redux. Although the exact runtime is unspecified, you should be prepared to dedicate several hours to each module, which includes practical exercises and testing phases. The commitment will vary depending on your familiarity with the technologies and the complexity of the projects.