Creating a Cross-Platform Desktop Application with Elixir and Tauri

The content provides a comprehensive guide on building a cross-platform desktop application from an Elixir Phoenix LiveView application. It introduces a sidecar architecture using Tauri for the native window and process management, while the Phoenix backend operates on localhost. The guide covers prerequisites such as dependencies, configurations for Burrito to create single executables, and setting up Tauri. Detailed steps for initializing a Tauri project, configuring application settings, and implementing the necessary components for building the application on various platforms (Linux, macOS, and Windows) are included. It emphasizes the process of handling database migrations, environment variables, and troubleshooting common issues during the build. The final result is a user-friendly executable that integrates the Elixir backend and provides a fully functional desktop experience.