desktop application programming

noun
UK /ˈdesk.tɒp ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
US /ˈdesk.tɑːp ˌæp.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/

Writing computer programs that run on a desktop computer.

She learned desktop application programming to build a simple note-taking app for her laptop.

SYNONYMS

desktop software developmentPC application developmentdesktop app codingnative application programming

RELATED WORDS

GUI programmingsoftware engineeringintegrated development environmentuser interface designcompiled language

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The field of study focused on building installable programs for personal computers.

The course covers desktop application programming alongside web development.

3. The process of creating windowed software that runs locally rather than in a browser.

Desktop application programming often involves handling files and system resources directly.

4. Writing code for platforms like Windows, macOS, or Linux using frameworks such as Qt or .NET.

His desktop application programming skills landed him a job building tools for Windows.