CODE Presents - Online (free event)

Develop Desktop Apps with Photino, an Electron Alternative!

Philipp Bauer

Discover the power of Photino, a lightweight, open-source framework for native, cross-platform desktop application development with Web UI technology. Photino empowers developers to build lightning-fast desktop apps using natively compiled languages like C#, while seamlessly integrating cross-platform UI frameworks such as Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, and others. By leveraging the OS’s built-in browser control, Photino ensures a consistent user experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with significantly smaller app sizes and reduced system memory usage compared to other frameworks like Electron. Join Philipp Bauer, Sr. Software Developer at CODE and Photino contributor to explore the potential of Photino. Attendees of this session will walk out having learned how to build their first Photino app.

This event took place on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

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Presenter: Philipp Bauer - Senior Software Developer, CODE & Architect on Photino

When: Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 12:00pm Central Time (CT)

Duration: 75 minutes (approximately)

Join us for an insightful and engaging online event, “Harnessing the Potential of Photino: A Deep Dive into Cross-Platform Desktop Development.” This session is dedicated to exploring Photino, an innovative, open-source framework revolutionizing the world of desktop application development.

Discover the power of Photino, a lightweight, open-source framework for native, cross-platform desktop application development with Web UI technology. Photino empowers developers to build lightning-fast desktop apps using natively compiled languages like C#, while seamlessly integrating cross-platform UI frameworks such as Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, and others. By leveraging the OS’s built-in browser control, Photino ensures a consistent user experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with significantly smaller app sizes and reduced system memory usage compared to other frameworks like Electron.

Why Photino?

Photino stands out in the realm of software development for its lightweight nature and its ability to enable the creation of native, cross-platform desktop applications using familiar Web UI technologies. This framework is a game-changer for developers seeking efficient ways to build high-performance desktop apps.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Lightweight Framework: Discover how Photino's minimalistic approach leads to smaller app sizes and reduced memory usage, setting it apart from other frameworks like Electron.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Learn about Photino's unique ability to provide a consistent user experience across multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux, thanks to its utilization of the OS’s built-in browser control.
  • Native Performance with Web Technologies: Understand how Photino enables the use of natively compiled languages such as C# while integrating seamlessly with various cross-platform UI frameworks including Blazor, React, Angular, Vue, and more.

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for software developers, UI/UX designers, project managers, and anyone interested in modern desktop application development. Whether you are a seasoned developer or new to the field, this event will provide valuable insights and practical knowledge about leveraging Photino in your projects.

Key Take-Aways:

Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to get started with Photino, including the steps to build their first app. Additionally, attendees will gain insights into the future roadmap of Photino and how it's set to evolve in the software development landscape.