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Windows Application Development

Desktop app development using web technologies has become the mainstream approach. This guide covers the characteristics and selection criteria for Electron, Tauri, and WPF/WinUI, along with cross-platform support, native feature integration, distribution, and updates -- providing a complete picture of Windows desktop application development.

Target Audience

• Engineers who want to build desktop apps using web technologies (React/TypeScript)
• Developers evaluating and implementing Electron or Tauri
• Those looking to leverage Windows-native features (notifications, system tray, file system, etc.)

Prerequisites

• HTML/CSS/JavaScript fundamentals
• Basic React/TypeScript development experience
• Foundational Node.js knowledge

Study Guide

00-fundamentals — Desktop App Fundamentals

01-wpf-and-winui — Windows Native

02-electron-and-tauri — Web Technology-Based

03-distribution — Distribution and Updates

Quick Reference

Technology Selection Guide:

  Lightweight + security-focused → Tauri (recommended)
  Rich ecosystem + proven track record → Electron
  Windows-only + native feel → WinUI 3
  Cross-platform + .NET → MAUI

  Bundle Size Comparison:
    Electron: ~150MB (includes Chromium)
    Tauri:    ~5MB (uses OS WebView)
    WinUI 3:  ~20MB (.NET runtime)

  Memory Usage:
    Electron: ~200MB+
    Tauri:    ~50MB
    WinUI 3:  ~100MB

References

1. Electron. "Documentation." electronjs.org, 2024.
2. Tauri. "Documentation." tauri.app, 2024.
3. Microsoft. "WinUI 3 Documentation." learn.microsoft.com, 2024.