Rahul Gupta

2 weeks ago | dev.to | Rahul Gupta

When building desktop applications with NativePHP, you’re not just stuck rendering static screens. You can bring in the full power of Laravel — including Models, Controllers, and Business Logic — and directly connect it to your app’s desktop UI.

3 weeks ago | dev.to | Rahul Gupta

One of the best parts of building desktop apps with NativePHP is that you gain full access to the user’s local file system — directly from your Laravel code. Whether you want to read a file, save user data, or work with documents and media, NativePHP lets you do it the Laravel way.

3 weeks ago | dev.to | Rahul Gupta

NativePHP brings Laravel’s power to the desktop — and guess what? Your familiar routes and views still play a huge role. In this post, we'll break down how routing and views work inside a NativePHP application and how you can structure them to build a polished, native-like experience. 🧠 The Core IdeaEven though you’re building a desktop application, NativePHP runs a Laravel application in the background — just like you would on the web.

3 weeks ago | dev.to | Rahul Gupta

NativePHP is opening up a new era for Laravel developers—bringing the elegance of Laravel to the desktop world. But how exactly does it all work under the hood? In this article, we’ll take a peek behind the curtain and explore how NativePHP blends Laravel with Electron to deliver powerful, native-feeling desktop apps. 🔧 What is NativePHP, Really? At its core, NativePHP is a Laravel package that allows you to build desktop applications using familiar Laravel syntax.

3 weeks ago | dev.to | Rahul Gupta

Once you've set up your NativePHP project with Laravel, the next exciting step is creating your first desktop window. With just a few lines of code, you can launch a fully functional window—powered by Electron—using your Laravel backend. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of building your first window in a NativePHP app. Let's get started.