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Description

Laravel Herd for Windows offers a streamlined development environment tailored for PHP and Laravel applications, packaged into a single, easy-to-install tool that encompasses a full stack. This environment comes complete with vital components including PHP, Nginx, Node.js, and essential command-line tools such as Composer, the Laravel installer, and Expose, enabling developers to start their projects right after setup without the hassle of managing various dependencies. Unlike many conventional development setups, Herd operates using native binaries instead of relying on containers, virtual machines, or complex virtualization techniques, providing quicker performance and a reduced system footprint. After installation, it automatically adjusts the local system settings, allowing projects to be accessed via .test domains and efficiently routing requests from the browser to the developer's hosted sites. This feature enhances the overall development experience, making it more efficient and user-friendly for developers at any skill level.

Description

NW.js, which was formerly referred to as node-webkit, allows users to directly access all Node.js modules from the DOM, offering an innovative approach to building applications using web technologies. This framework enables the creation of native applications by utilizing HTML5, CSS3, and WebGL, providing full compatibility with browser features. It seamlessly integrates Node.js APIs and third-party modules, allowing for direct calls to Node.js modules from both the DOM and web workers. Compatible with Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows, NW.js is built on the foundation of Chromium and Node.js. Additionally, it simplifies the process of converting a web application into a native one, opening up limitless opportunities for app development. With its user-friendly native UI library, frameless window options, easy packaging and distribution, npm compatibility, debugging features, comprehensive documentation, kiosk mode, file dialogs, and media support, NW.js enhances the developer experience. Furthermore, it supports advanced functionalities like web components, drag & drop, WebGL, WebRTC, datalist, and CSS3, while also ensuring data persistence for applications. This combination of features makes NW.js a versatile choice for developers looking to leverage web technologies in native app creation.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Node.js Yes 
Laravel Yes 
Laravel Forge Yes 
MariaDB Yes 
MeiliSearch Yes 
MinIO Yes 
MySQL Yes 
NGINX Yes 
PHP Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Redis Yes 
Typesense Yes 

Integrations

Node.js Yes 
Laravel No 
Laravel Forge No 
MariaDB No 
MeiliSearch No 
MinIO No 
MySQL No 
NGINX No 
PHP No 
PostgreSQL No 
Redis No 
Typesense No 

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Laravel Herd

Country

United States

Website

herd.laravel.com/windows

Vendor Details

Company Name

NW.js

Founded

2015

Website

nwjs.io

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

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