Python Programming Learning Circle

Apr 5, 2022 · Frontend Development

Analyzing the Architecture of Xunlei's Electron‑Based Desktop Client

This article dissects Xunlei's desktop client built with Electron, explaining how its frontend resources are packaged, how multiple BrowserWindow instances are organized, how the app communicates with the DownloadSDK via a custom IPC server, and what the observed process tree reveals about its design.