Show HN: Node.js Desktop Application (Electron, Bootstrap and Express.js)
GitHub - zero-equals-false/node-desktop-application-example: Desktop Application powered by Node.js, Electron, Bootstrap, and Express.js
Desktop Application powered by Node.js, Electron, Bootstrap, and Express.js
This is an example use-case of the Node.js Desktop Template
Template found here
This is a Node.js desktop solution for both front-end and back-end, taking data from a form on the front-end and mapping it to specific locations in a word document (data processing). However, this is only one use-case. This demonstrates building a modern desktop application.
Full tutorial here


Download
git clone https://github.com/zero-equals-false/node-desktop-application-example.git

Installation


Software
Node.js
Electron
Bootstrap template
Express.js
Docxtemplater
Benefits


Create a desktop application that enables easy integration with third-party software from the web.
It uses node-package-manager - which is the largest software registry in the world.
You can search available integrations on their website here:
Node Registry


Cross-platform and Deployment to the Cloud


Desktop-First Design


Done with your app?

Create the Desktop executable by following these instructions
Deploy to the Cloud - AWS

Thank you
Thank you for taking this tutorial - currently taking pull requests for improvements. If you like the template, don't forget to leave a star! Happy coding
