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Web technologies including JavaScript and HTML can power traditional software.

## Desktop Apps

Desktop app frameworks bundle a JavaScript engine and a windowing framework to
enable graphical apps. SheetJS is compatible with many app frameworks.

Demos for common desktop tools are included in separate pages:

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:::note Desktop Recommendation

Electron is the most established and widely-used framework. With deep support
for NodeJS modules and consistent user interfaces, it is the recommended choice
for new projects and for web developers.

Frameworks like Wails are compelling alternatives for teams with experience in
other programming languages.

Frameworks like React Native generate applications that use native UI elements.

:::

## Command-Line Tools

Command-line tools bundle a JavaScript engine and a system runtime. The runtime
provides low-level access to computer resources.

Demos for common command-line tools are included in separate pages:

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