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Nowadays we are seeing more and more apps being created for Mobile platforms or Web/Cloud. This does not mean that Desktop application development is dead by any means. There are many instances where standalone software applications for Windows, Mac or Unix are still the preferred choice.
In industries where direct connectivity from PC to electronic devices is required in order to perform configuration, tuning or monitoring.
Any users that require the high speed and processing power of PC like graphic designers, architects and engineers, video/audio editors will also prefer faster, standalone software than a browser based tool.
PC Video Gamers that often use software to configure gaming peripherals.
Same goes for a large base of business users that often work not connected to the internet, have strict security requirements or require tight integration to other Desktop applications or Operating System functions.
Desktop software apps are created to run on Desktop computers (PCs) and laptops. Windows applications can be deployed as executable or as Windows Store apps. MacOS applications are usually deployed through the Apple Store and Linux apps are deployed as executables.
There are many frameworks and languages used to create Desktop applications. They can be categorized by the platform they support or as Cross-platform technologies along with the programming languages and libraries used.
software program that is developed for use on a particular platform (macOS - Objective C or Windows -.Net, C#) or device. Native apps are written in a code, preliminarily used for the target device and its OS.
an application that can be run with little or no modification on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux/Unix platforms without compromising functionality, usability, or quality
If you require only Windows platform support .NET (WPF or Winforms) is often the technology choice for this matter. C# is the most popular programming language for this framework.
UWP is a comparatively new technology for Windows. The purpose of Universal Windows Platform (UWP) is to help develop universal apps that run on Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile, Xbox One and HoloLens without the need to be re-written for each platform.
ObjectiveC and also Cocoa are the most popular programming language and framework for MacOS. Technologies for Cross-platform software development that are also supported on Windows are described below.
C++ is the most popular programming language for native application development for Linux. Technologies for Cross-platform software development that are also supported on Windows are described below.
C++ and QT Framework are an extremely popular language and framework for Cross-platform application development.
Electron is a new framework that is gaining popularity because it allows us to use JavaScript and React to build Desktop applications.
Java is a language that has most developers and many platforms covered. Although it is losing popularity for Desktop applications with a User Interface requirement.
Unity (.NET) is very popular for game-like interfaces and games.
Python is still popular, but used mostly for applications where user interface requirements are not so strict.
If the same software is going to work on several different platforms and such software should have the same UI then a multi-platform type of development definitely should be at least considered.
The development time is reduced by almost half. Also, when you work with Cross-platform development tools, changes affect only one piece of code, not two or more different native projects, so you will have a reduced amount of time spent on bugs fixes. The end result is that the delivery of new versions is faster and easier.
Developing and updating a Cross-platform project is fast and quality can be maintained with a relatively small team.
While Cross-platform development offers efficiency, the choice of framework is critical for project success; opt for proven and sustainable solutions to avoid potential drawbacks.
Developex teams often prefer to use the Qt framework for these main reasons:
Large number of libraries with intuitive APIs for threading, networking, animations and more
Excellent documentation, developer support and community
Qt proven over time and has been vetted by major players
Qt is available under both free and commercial licenses, providing flexibility and choice for developers
Experience accelerated development cycles with Qt, enabling faster time-to-market for your applications
Multiple OS support - Windows, macOS, Linux
Most of the issues will be common for all OSs
Leverage code reuse capabilities to develop features once and deploy them across multiple platforms simultaneously, reducing redundancy and development time
A wide range of customization options with Qt, empowering you to tailor your applications to meet specific user needs and preferences
Qt enables faster development through unified code deployment across diverse screens and platforms, enhancing efficiency and productivity
Qt offers cost-effective development, thanks to its streamlined development process and code reuse benefits
Code support is much more transparent and easy to implement
It is much easier to release apps for different OS at the same time, without delay in between version announcements
This powerful and versatile software grants users control of a wealth of options, including connect any number of devices, configure all features supported
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