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An application that runs stand alone in a desktop or laptop computer. Contrast with "Web-based application," which requires the Web browser to run.

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When to use desktop apps vs web apps?

What is the main difference between desktop applications and web applications? How to choose them?
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Can I determine the order in which my units have been initialized?

I am hunting a bug which might be connected to unit initialization order. Is there a way to see which initialization section was executed when? I need to know the order. This is during debugging, so I have the full power of the Delphi IDE, in my…
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how to get publish version?

I would like to show the publish version of my desktop application. I am trying to do it with this code: _appVersion.Content = System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().GetName().Version; The problem is that I am not getting exactly the…
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Can we create Desktop application in php

My concern is to know, That can we create desktop application in PHP Like:- other applications on our desktop. If yes then give some references or ideas, How to create desktop applications
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Resize display resolution using python with cross platform support

Resize display resolution using a python function. It should be cross platform, ie support for windows, linux and mac (it is okay to have multiple cases depending on the operating system) I have code which I think works on linux (Ubuntu) I am…
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Python in Desktop Application Development

My company is revamping the IT infrastructure and systems, so we are at the middle of finalizing the technology for developing the new system. We have come to two candidates; Java & Python. The main criteria of the choice is the language must be…
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Desktop application in Java

I am new to Java and want to create a Desktop application in Java. This application Reads and Writes different files. Would someone please recomend me, what do i need for that and should I purchase a book or something else. Thanks
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Angular 2 native desktop app (without Electron) example

Angular website (www.angular.io) claims Angular can be used for "For web, mobile web, native mobile and native desktop." I'd like to find out more about native desktop capabilities but can't find anything on angular.io site. Can someone point me to…
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Cannot access window close function in Desktop Application using node js

I am developing a windows desktop application using node.js and backbone.js. I want to perform an action when the user closes the app by clicking on the close button on the title bar or right clicking on the application from windows taskbar. My…
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System Tray (Menu Extras) icon in Mac Os using Java

I'm developing a desktop application using Java. I want to put an icon (with a contextual menu) on the system tray (called Menu Extras in Mac Os). Java 6 comes with support for doing this in Windows and Linux, but it doesn't work in Mac Os. I have…
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Recommendation needed for good database for Delphi desktop app

I am creating a desktop application written in Delphi and I am looking for a database for my application. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the number of available options. I'd really appreciate some recommendations and insights from other developers based…
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Desktop application development with Javascript and HTML

I am looking for Titanium Appcelerator alternatives for Desktop application development with HTML and JavaScript. I want to convert a web app to a desktop application. Hence, there will be a lot of server interaction. Appcelerator was a good choice,…
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Download and store files inside electron app

I'm working on an app that on the first run will have to download files (images jpg/png) via API from the web and then store it locally so online connection won't be necessary anymore (user can run update when online and download newer data via api…
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Are Cortana APIs available for desktop applications?

I want to develop a Windows application on Windows 10 using the new Cortana engine. Unfortunately as far as I know, it seems to be available only on Windows Phone 8.1 project (for instance, I didn't find a way to access to the …
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Cross platform desktop development with HTML5 GUI

Short story: is there a way to write a desktop application with a GUI in HTML5 and core in a cross-platform language like python (or even C#/Mono)? Longer story: I'm a C# developer, for small personal projects I seldom do, running both under Windows…
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