First Electron-React App

This repository contains a learning exercise app built with Electron and React. The purpose of this project is to explore the integration of React within an Electron environment and to understand the workflows involved in building cross-platform desktop applications with web technologies.

Project Overview

This project aims to create a simple desktop application using Electron with a React frontend. The app will demonstrate basic Electron and React functionalities, focusing on setup, communication between Electron and React, and building a user-friendly interface.

Technologies Used

• Electron: For creating native desktop applications using web technologies.
• React: For handling the UI and front-end logic.
• Node.js: As the runtime environment for JavaScript.
• Webpack: For bundling the React application.

Getting Started

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. If not, download and install them from Node.js official website.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/cognitivefeedback/first-electron-react-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd first-electron-react-app

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

Running the Application

To start the application, run the following command in the terminal:

npm start

This command will launch the Electron application with the React front-end.

Features

• Basic Electron window with React integration
• Simple user interface demonstrating React components in an Electron app

Future Enhancements

• Adding more interactive features
• Improving UI/UX design
• Integrating more complex functionalities to leverage both Electron and React capabilities

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

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