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# electron-quick-start
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**Clone and run for a quick way to see Electron in action.**
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This is a minimal Electron application based on the [Quick Start Guide](https://electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/quick-start) within the Electron documentation.
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A basic Electron application needs just these files:
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- `package.json` - Points to the app's main file and lists its details and dependencies.
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- `main.js` - Starts the app and creates a browser window to render HTML. This is the app's **main process**.
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- `index.html` - A web page to render. This is the app's **renderer process**.
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- `preload.js` - A content script that runs before the renderer process loads.
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You can learn more about each of these components in depth within the [Tutorial](https://electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/tutorial-prerequisites).
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## To Use
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To clone and run this repository you'll need [Git](https://git-scm.com) and [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) (which comes with [npm](http://npmjs.com)) installed on your computer. From your command line:
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```bash
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# Clone this repository
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git clone https://github.com/electron/electron-quick-start
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# Go into the repository
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cd electron-quick-start
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# Install dependencies
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npm install
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# Run the app
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npm start
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```
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Note: If you're using Linux Bash for Windows, [see this guide](https://www.howtogeek.com/261575/how-to-run-graphical-linux-desktop-applications-from-windows-10s-bash-shell/) or use `node` from the command prompt.
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## Resources for Learning Electron
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- [electronjs.org/docs](https://electronjs.org/docs) - all of Electron's documentation
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- [Electron Fiddle](https://electronjs.org/fiddle) - Electron Fiddle, an app to test small Electron experiments
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## License
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[CC0 1.0 (Public Domain)](LICENSE.md)
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