What is a Desktop Application?

A desktop application is a type of software application that is developed to run on a Personal Computer or laptop and must be installed to function. It is different from a web application in the way that the availability of a web browser and an internet connection is not compulsory for its operation. A variety of these applications are available on the internet and can be installed for free or can have some charges. For example, VLC, Microsoft Word, File Explorer, etc.

In this age of technology, they can prove very beneficial for students and other people who don’t have 24/7 internet availability. Most of them install these apps for free, and some purchase them. And some with a background or interest in Computer Science try to develop them on their own.

 

Development Of Desktop

Developing a desktop application is not an easy task. You must have knowledge, passion, and most important; patience for it. It may take weeks or months and is also expensive. But if you succeeded in developing a good app, you are lucky.

Let’s see how a simple app is developed. It is a step-by-step process. From an idea to a framework and from a framework to a completely new system.

 

Designing: With a strong idea and selective features in your mind first develop a design for your software application. It will represent a temporary outlook of your app. For this purpose, you can use several UI tools such as,

 

• Framer
• UXPin
• Treejack
• Sketch

 

Coding: The next step is to choose the programming language for your software. It is a set of instructions that are given to a computer by a human to have a command on your desired software. Three of the best programming languages are mentioned below:

 

• Java
• Python
• C++
• Java Script

 

Development: After proper coding of your software, next choose a suitable platform for its development. This step is crucial as you must have to consider the nature of your programming language and the design of the software before its selection. They should align completely with one another. You may choose platforms like:

 

• Windows Presentation Foundation
• Electron
• NET Multi-platform App UI
• Flutter

 

Installation of IDE: IDE is the integrated development environment. It assists in developing the process by adding more features to the software. We may call it a filtration process. During the development process many tools and features are designed, IDE helps in selecting the right tool and in removing the defaulter. The IDE you are using must align with the software you are producing. Some of the most popular IDEs for desktop applications are;

• Webstorm
• Cloud9IDE
• Spyder
• NetBean

 

Testing: The last step of development is the testing of the software. It will help you identify the mistakes and optimize the performance of your developed software. It should be done many times and on different platforms. Each feature should be carefully evaluated taking into consideration the desired features of the application.

 

Desktop Application Development Services:

There are many companies which are offering desktop application development services.

Some of these are:

• Digitrends
• Codup
• Utilitiestech
• Brainhub
• Kobe Digital
• Techverx

Please note that Brainhub is considered the best desktop application company in the world.

Some other freelancing companies also offer these services at a low cost. Such as,

• Upwork
• Freelancer
• Fiverr
• Flexjobs
• Guru
• Jooble

 

Pros and Cons:

Although they are important for their user-friendly features, there are a number of benefits that make them more reliable than a web application. But like any other application, they also have some demerits. Let’s see what are their pros and cons.

Pros:

• They don’t require any web browser to run.
• They may function without internet availability.
• They are secure.
• They can be checked manually.
• They are in complete control of the user.
• It is cheaper than web applications.

Cons:

• They have to be updated and regulated manually.
• Installation may require some cost
• They are limited in use.

 

Conclusion:

A desktop application is an affable software that is readily available on the internet with a vast variety. Its development is difficult and time-consuming. It must be installed and regularly updated for effective functioning.