Building an app with Next.js and Electron

Nextron is a JavaScript package that merges the capabilities of Next.js and Electron to facilitate the creation of cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The package leverages Electron's use of Node.js and the Chromium engine to render applications as desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. While offering advantages like ease of use and access to desktop APIs, Electron apps are often criticized for their large size and high resource consumption. Nextron simplifies the development process by providing example templates and a clear file structure, allowing developers to focus on creating applications with features like pages, layouts, and Electron APIs. It also supports generating executables for different operating systems and emphasizes best security practices to protect applications. For developers using Nextron, tools like LogRocket can enhance debugging and monitoring of applications by providing insights into user sessions and automatically identifying issues.