A complete hands-on Tauri desktop development roadmap from fundamentals to advanced application development, each course as its own sub-repository with concepts, examples, and desktop projects.
This series will take you from a complete beginner to an advanced Tauri developer capable of building production-ready desktop applications. Each course builds upon the previous one, ensuring a solid foundation while introducing new Tauri-specific concepts progressively.
| Course | Status | Focus | Duration | Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏗️ Course 0: Making Base Strong | ✅ Ready | Tauri fundamentals & setup | 1-2 weeks | Setup & First Desktop App |
Note: Currently, only Course 0 is fully implemented with complete examples and projects. This course provides a solid foundation for learning Tauri from scratch!
Before starting this series, make sure you have:
- Rust (latest stable version) - Install from rustup.rs
- Node.js (v16 or higher) - Download from nodejs.org
- npm or yarn package manager
- System Dependencies:
- Windows: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ Build Tools
- macOS: Xcode Command Line Tools (
xcode-select --install) - Linux:
libwebkit2gtk-4.0-dev,build-essential,curl,wget,libssl-dev,libgtk-3-dev,libayatana-appindicator3-dev,librsvg2-dev
- Modern code editor (VS Code recommended with Rust extension)
- Git for version control
- Basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge (ES6+ features)
- Basic understanding of Rust (helpful but not required - we'll cover basics)
Build a solid understanding of Tauri fundamentals, Rust basics, and desktop application architecture. This course covers everything you need to get started with Tauri development.
- Start with Course 0 - Don't skip the basics!
- Complete all examples - Hands-on practice is crucial
- Build the projects - Apply what you've learned
- Test on your OS - Tauri apps are cross-platform
- Move to next course - Only after completing the current one
- Review and practice - Reinforce your learning
Each course follows this structure:
CourseX-Topic/
├── README.md # Theory, examples, and exercises
├── examples/ # Small working examples
│ ├── topic-1/
│ ├── topic-2/
│ └── ...
└── project/ # Full Tauri desktop applications
├── project-1/
└── project-2/
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tauri-tutorial-series.git
cd tauri-tutorial-series- Navigate to Course 0:
cd Course-0-Making-Base-Strong- Follow the README instructions to begin your Tauri journey!
Track your progress with this checklist:
- ✅ Understand what Tauri is and its benefits
- ✅ Know the difference between Tauri and Electron
- ✅ Set up development environment (Rust, Node.js)
- ✅ Install system dependencies
- ✅ Create a Tauri project
- ✅ Run projects in development mode
- ✅ Understand project structure (frontend + Rust backend)
- ✅ Learn essential commands
- ✅ Set up debugging tools
- ✅ Understand the Tauri architecture
- ✅ Build a complete desktop application
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Focus: Tauri fundamentals, setup, and tooling
Projects: Complete "About Me" Desktop App
What's Included:
- ✅ 5 working examples with detailed explanations
- ✅ Complete project with full source code
- ✅ Rust basics guide for Tauri
- ✅ Architecture explanation guide
- ✅ Comprehensive troubleshooting guide
- ✅ Step-by-step tutorials for beginners
Found an error or want to improve the content? Contributions are welcome!
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
- Issues: Report bugs or ask questions in the Issues section
- Discussions: Join community discussions
- Email: Contact the maintainers for direct support
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
You're about to embark on an exciting journey to master Tauri desktop development! Course 0 provides everything you need to get started, from complete beginner to building your first desktop application.
What makes this course special:
- 🎯 Beginner-friendly explanations from scratch
- 📚 Comprehensive guides (Rust basics, architecture, troubleshooting)
- 💻 Working examples you can run immediately
- 🏗️ Complete project with full source code
- 📖 Detailed documentation for every concept
Start with Course 0 and build your first Tauri app today!
Happy coding! 🦀
Last updated: December 2024