Summary

Electron 40.0 is the latest stable pre-release version, bringing a seamless JavaScript experience to the Windows and macOS desktop environments through Node.js. This powerful framework allows developers to embed Chromium for a native web-like feel while leveraging Node.js' robust capabilities to build complex desktop applications seamlessly. The release includes a comprehensive API documentation that enables precise control over how the web engine is utilized. Users can easily set up their local development environments using npm or Electron Forge to create cross-platform applications without needing a full build environment initially.

This update also introduces a new Electron Fiddle tool that acts as a development sandbox, providing an interactive way to test and explore the new API features. It helps users experiment with micro-frontends and small-scale applications while maintaining stability across all supported operating systems. By combining these tools, users can rapidly iterate on prototypes and understand how the engine handles resource management, event listening, and network communication before committing to production builds.

Title

Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS | Electron

Description

Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Keywords

electron, trademarks, fiddle, foundation, code, platform, desktop, chromium, windows, application, users, template, forge, community, build, stable, store

Upstreams

github.blog, github.careers, polygon-software.ch

Downstreams

github.com, openjsf.org, apple.com, snapcraft.io, 1password.com, asana.com, dropbox.com, figma.com, loom.com, mongodb.com, notion.so, postman.com, signal.org, skype.com, splice.com, tidal.com, trello.com, twitch.tv, bsky.app, x.com, stackoverflow.com, opencollective.com, datadoghq.com, wordpress.com

NS Lookup

A 104.18.17.205, A 104.18.16.205

Dates

Created 2024-02-13

Updated 2026-01-27

Summarized 2026-03-22