Debugging your Desktop App

In this development phase, you'll explore troubleshooting techniques to ensure your application functions seamlessly. You'll gain valuable insights and strategies for identifying, isolating, and rectifying issues that may arise during the development process.

Troubleshooting

Install node-gyp

Follow the installation instructions on node-gyp README.

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.

For Windows users, the second option outlined in the node-gyp installation guide, which involves installing Visual Studio, might be necessary.

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

Install these packages:

  1. build-essential

  2. libevas-dev

  3. libxss-dev

Your project may require these additional packages:

  1. libX11

  2. libXScrnSaver-devel

  3. gcc-c++