Building desktop apps with PHP - Marcel Pociot

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Learn how to build desktop applications with PHP using Native PHP, a Laravel package that enables real-time communication and hot reloading, and unlocks a range of native features like clipboard and screenshot APIs.

Key takeaways

PHP can be used to build desktop applications using native PHP, a Laravel package.
The package allows you to create desktop apps with PHP, making it possible to use the same skills and codebases.
Native PHP includes a service provider that sets up the necessary configuration and bridging between PHP and Electron.
The package uses a command-line interface to set up the desktop application, allowing for hot reloading and easy development.
PHP code can be executed in the background process, separate from the rendering process, allowing for real-time communication between the two.
Native PHP includes facades for accessing native operating system features, such as clipboard and screenshot APIs.
The package uses Laravel components, such as Livewire, to create desktop applications with real-time updates and back-end communication.
Some key features of native PHP include:
- Support for clipboard and screenshot APIs
- Real-time communication between the back-end and front-end
- Hot reloading for easy development
- Use of Laravel components, such as Livewire
- Ability to create desktop applications with PHP code
The package is open-source and available at nativephp.com.

Building desktop apps with PHP - Marcel Pociot

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