Build a FREE Contact Manager Desktop App | Electron + DaisyUI Tutorial 2025

Описание: Build a professional Contact Manager desktop application that works completely offline! In this full tutorial, you'll learn how to create a cross-platform app using Electron and DaisyUI with features like Google Contacts import, group management, and dark mode.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL BUILD:
✅ Unlimited contact storage (offline)
✅ Custom contact groups with colors
✅ Advanced search & filtering
✅ Google Contacts import via OAuth
✅ Beautiful dark/light mode UI
✅ Portable executable (no installation needed)
✅ Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)

💻 TECH STACK:
Electron (Desktop framework)
DaisyUI + TailwindCSS (UI components)
electron-store (Data persistence)
Google People API (Contact import)
JavaScript ES6+

📦 FEATURES INCLUDED:
Add, edit, delete contacts
Create custom groups
Assign contacts to multiple groups
Real-time search
Filter by groups
Theme persistence
Local data storage
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Responsive design

🔗 RESOURCES:
🎨 DaisyUI Docs: https://daisyui.com
⚡ Electron Docs: https://electronjs.org

🎓 PREREQUISITES:
Basic JavaScript knowledge
Node.js installed (download from nodejs.org)
Text editor (VS Code recommended)
Terminal/Command Prompt basics

👨‍💻 PERFECT FOR:
✓ JavaScript developers learning Electron
✓ Anyone building desktop applications
✓ Developers wanting offline-first apps
✓ Students learning full-stack development
✓ Freelancers building client projects

💡 WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL:
Unlike most contact managers, this app:
Works 100% offline (no internet needed after setup)
Stores data locally (complete privacy)
No monthly subscriptions
Portable - runs from USB drive
Open source - customize as needed

📱 USE CASES:
Personal contact management
Business contact organization
Sales team lead management
Event attendee tracking
Network building
Client relationship management

🔐 PRIVACY FIRST:
All data is stored locally on your computer using electron-store. No cloud storage, no tracking, no data collection. Your contacts remain completely private.

🚀 BUILD & DEPLOY:
Learn how to package your app into standalone executables:
Windows: Portable .exe & NSIS installer
macOS: .dmg image
Linux: AppImage

📊 DIFFICULTY: Beginner to Intermediate
⏱️ Duration: ~1 hour
💰 Cost: FREE (no paid tools required)

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
Google OAuth setup requires a Google Cloud account (free tier available). The app works perfectly without Google import - you can add contacts manually.

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