What is NW.js?
NW.js is a unique platform that allows developers to create desktop applications using web technologies. It provides a bridge between Node.js and WebKit, enabling the packaging and distribution of web-based applications across all major platforms. This innovative runtime environment is built upon Chromium and Node.js, empowering developers to write native apps using HTML, JavaScript, and the ability to directly call Node.js modules from the DOM. This approach unlocks a new paradigm for crafting native applications, leveraging the full capabilities of the web stack. Developed within the Intel Open Source Technology Center, NW.js presents an exciting opportunity for developers seeking to leverage their existing web development skills to build robust desktop software
Highlights
- Ability to create desktop apps using web technologies like HTML and JavaScript
- Seamless integration between Node.js and the browser environment
- Cross-platform packaging and distribution for desktop applications
- Direct access to Node.js modules from the DOM, expanding the capabilities of web-based apps
Features
Multiplatform
Based on Webkit engine