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Desktop apps

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C++ (Windows and Linux)
Swift (MacOS)
Javascript/HTML/CSS (cross-platform)

A new technology called Electron (since ~2015) means that people can create desktop apps that work on Windows, Linux, and Mac using web technologies. In other words, just learn Javascript with React.

Popular apps made using Electron

VS Code, Slack, Discord

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Phone/tablet apps
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