Electron Angular Native

Overview

If you're diving into the world of Electron applications with a blend of Angular, then this boilerplate is an excellent starting point. It offers an easy-to-use framework that supports both native code and typical JavaScript development, creating a seamless and efficient development experience across platforms including Linux, Mac, and Windows. This project simplifies the complexities often encountered when integrating native libraries while providing all the necessary tools for a robust build process.

The versatility of this boilerplate makes it a strong candidate for developers looking to build applications that require native code support. Whether you're creating your native node.js add-ons or leveraging existing libraries, this solution provides the flexibility you need to optimize your application's performance and capabilities.

Features

• Electron 5: Leverages Electron 5 for building cross-platform desktop applications with web technologies.

• Spectron 7: Includes Spectron 7 for robust and reliable integration testing of your Electron applications.

• Angular 8 & Angular CLI 8: Built on Angular 8 for powerful front-end development, complete with Angular CLI for streamlined workflows.

• AOT Compilation: Angular AoT (Ahead-of-Time) support ensures optimal production builds, enhancing performance and load times.

• Native Node.js Addons: Supports native node.js addons using nan, making it easy to incorporate native functionality directly into your app.

• Native Library Support: Utilizes node-ffi-napi for working with existing native libraries, allowing seamless integration of precompiled libraries.

• Hot Reload for Development: Facilitates a more efficient development process with hot reloading, enabling immediate reflection of changes without restarts.

• CI Configurations: Pre-configured Continuous Integration setups for Windows (AppVeyor), Linux, and Mac (Travis CI) to streamline the deployment process.