debugging-your-desktop-app.md

Debugging your Desktop App

In this development phase, you'll dive into troubleshooting techniques to ensure your application functions seamlessly. Here, you'll find valuable insights and strategies to identify, isolate, and rectify issues that may arise during the development process.

Troubleshooting

node-gyp

{% hint style="info" %} Follow the installation instructions on node-gyp README. {% endhint %}

If you encounter package failures, it is advisable to conduct a thorough cross-check to ensure that the specified packages are readily available within your environment.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Windows" %} For Windows users, it might be necessary to refer to the second option outlined in the node-gyp installation guide, which involves installing Visual Studio. {% endtab %}

{% tab title="MacOS" %} Additionally, installing Xcode Command Line Tools is essential. To install, run this command:

xcode-select --install

Alternatively, if you already have the full Xcode installed, navigate to Xcode -> Open Developer Tool -> More Developer Tools to get it. This step will install clang, clang++, and make. {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Ubuntu" %}

1. build-essential
2. libevas-dev
3. libxss-dev {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Fedora" %} Your project may require these additional packages:

1. libX11
2. libXScrnSaver-devel
3. gcc-c++d {% endtab %} {% endtabs %}