Cross-Platform Packaging

When you build an Electron application, you're creating a desktop app using web technologies. To distribute this app to users, you need to package it into an executable or installer specific to their operating system.

Cross-platform packaging means creating these distribution files for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase. This ensures your app can reach a wide audience regardless of their chosen OS.

electron-builder is the go-to solution for packaging and distributing Electron applications. It's a powerful and flexible tool that automates much of the complex process.

• Generates installers: Creates `.exe`, `.dmg`, `.deb`, `.AppImage`, and more.
• Code signing: Handles signing for security and trust.
• Auto-updates: Integrates with auto-update mechanisms.
• Flexible configuration: Highly customizable through your package.json file or external configuration.