Abstract: This article will lead you into the new field of front-end and explore the wonderful adventure of desktop applications. Guided by Tauri, we will analyze how to easily travel to the world of desktop applications through front-end technology, and at the same time interpret this in-depth encounter between code and desktop in a relaxed and humorous tone.
introduction
In the front-end field, we used to be browser players, creating wonderful web pages one after another. However, with the advancement of technology, we front-end developers have a new adventure opportunity-the development of desktop applications. This article will take Tauri as the center, leading you into this strange and imaginative field of desktop applications, and easily develop cross-platform desktop applications through front-end technology.
Chapter 1: Tauri's Magic Door
1.1 What is Tauri?
First, let's get to know our tour guide - Tauri. Tauri is an open source framework that allows you to create desktop applications using front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Yes, you heard that right, the same things that make browsers fun can now be used to develop desktop applications.
1.2 Tauri’s magic spell
Tauri’s magic spell is its underlying technology stack. It uses Rust as the main programming language, combined with magic tools such as Webview and Tokio, allowing front-end developers to cast their own magic in the field of desktop applications. Imagine writing a real desktop application using front-end syntax, how exciting it is!
Chapter 2: Tauri’s wonderful functions
2.1 Cross-platform magic
Tauri's first miracle is cross-platform. Whether you are a Windows, Mac or Linux user, Tauri can work its magic on you and make your applications work well on every platform. This is a new adventure for front-end developers, no longer limited by browser frameworks.
2.2 The magic of embedded Webview
Tauri uses embedded Webview technology, which is another wonderful feature of it. With Webview, you can embed HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in your desktop application just like in a browser. This is the importance of front-end code on the desktop, making your desktop application more interactive and dynamic.
Chapter 3: Getting Started with Tauri
3.1 The ritual of installing Tauri
To begin Tauri's adventure, you must first perform a mysterious installation ceremony. Open a terminal, enter a series of cryptic commands, and wait for the magic to happen. When you see Tauri's icon appear in your project, congratulations, you have successfully started your desktop application adventure.
3.2 Writing front-end magic code
Tauri's front-end development is not much different from ordinary front-end development because it supports HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You can use the technology stack you are most familiar with to write your favorite desktop application. The magic of code comes into play here.
3.3 Wonderful cooperation with Rust
The bottom layer of Tauri is built with Rust. Although we front-end developers may have little knowledge of Rust, its cooperation with the front-end is wonderful. Through Rust, we can call the API of the underlying system to add a lot of color to our desktop applications. This is another magic of Tauri, the deep integration of the front end and the bottom layer.
Chapter 4: Tauri’s Desktop Miracle
4.1 The miracle of interacting with the system
Tauri allows us to deeply interact with the system, like a wizard on the desktop application. You can control the size of the window, listen to system events, and call system APIs, making your application closer to the nature of the desktop, not just a "webpage".
4.2 The magic ritual of packaging and deployment
After you complete the development of your application, the next step is the magic ritual of packaging and deployment. Tauri provides simple commands to turn your application into an executable file that can be easily spread across various platforms. This is an important ceremony for front-end developers to step out of the browser and enter the field of desktop applications. It is also a developer's journey of growth.
Conclusion
Under Tauri's guidance, we front-end developers have new adventure opportunities. No longer limited to browser frameworks, we can apply code in the field of desktop applications