How to Build a Windows 11‑Style Web Desktop with React
This article showcases a React‑based Windows 11 clone web app, detailing its interactive desktop, start menu, taskbar, draggable windows, responsive design, and the modern tech stack used to recreate core OS features for educational purposes.
Guide: The author built a Windows 11‑style interface and some applications using React.
I developed a Windows 11 clone web application for educational purposes and want to share it with the community. The front‑end is built with React.js.
The application attempts to mimic several Windows 11 features, including:
Interactive desktop environment
Taskbar with start menu and search functionality
Opening and interacting with various apps such as:
Chrome – browse the web like a real browser
Calculator – perform basic arithmetic
VS Code – virtual coding environment
Emoji Tic‑Tac‑Toe – play a fun game with emojis
Spotify – enjoy a simulated music player interface
About Me – learn about the developer
Switching between opened apps using the taskbar
Draggable windows to simulate a real desktop experience
Simulated login screen (any credentials grant access)
Other features:
Responsive front‑end for desktop and mobile devices
Built with modern web technologies to provide a smooth, interactive user experience
Technology stack:
Front‑end: React.js, Tailwind CSS, React Router DOM, Framer Motion, React Draggable
Source code and demo are available on my GitHub repository:
GitHub: https://github.com/MishanPoudel/Windows11-3.0
Deployed app: https://windowsxi.vercel.app/
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The Future of Front‑End Development
Vue 3 vs React: A Comprehensive Comparison
How to Build a Web Server with Node.js
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