A production-ready Rust boilerplate for GPUI desktop apps. Build notes, tutorials, and deep dives.https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/en-ushttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-chat-app-rust-desktop/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-chat-app-rust-desktop/Architecture for a desktop chat app in Rust: WebSocket connections, message persistence with SQLite, and real-time UI updates using GPUI entities and context.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustchatdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-creative-app-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-creative-app-rust/Using Rust and GPUI for creative desktop applications: design tools, image editors, and music production software.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustcreativeGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-data-analysis-tool-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-data-analysis-tool-rust/How to build performant data analysis desktop tools with Rust: large datasets, real-time visualization, and GPU rendering.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdata-analysisGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-developer-tools-rust-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-developer-tools-rust-gpui/How to build developer tools like debuggers, profilers, and dashboards as desktop apps using Rust and GPUI.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdeveloper-toolsGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-file-manager-rust-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-file-manager-rust-gpui/Architecture for a file manager built with Rust and GPUI: async file operations, tree views, and drag-and-drop.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustfile-managerGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-internal-tools-rust-desktop/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-internal-tools-rust-desktop/Why Rust desktop apps are a good fit for internal company tools: performance, security, single-binary distribution, and lower long-term maintenance costs.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustinternal-toolsdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-note-taking-app-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-note-taking-app-rust/How to build a fast offline-first note-taking app with Rust and GPUI. SQLite storage, markdown rendering, and full-text search.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustnotesdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-text-editor-rust-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-text-editor-rust-gpui/Architecture and implementation patterns for building a text editor in Rust using GPUI: rope-based buffers, GPU rendering, syntax highlighting, and performance.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusttext-editorGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/command-palette-rust-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/command-palette-rust-tutorial/Step-by-step tutorial to build a VS Code-style command palette (Cmd+K) with fuzzy search in a Rust desktop app.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIlaunchertutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/electron-alternatives-2026/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/electron-alternatives-2026/A practical survey of Electron alternatives in 2026 including Tauri, GPUI, Flutter, Wails, and others. Real performance numbers and honest tradeoffs.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectronalternativescomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/electron-vs-tauri-vs-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/electron-vs-tauri-vs-gpui/Electron, Tauri, and GPUI compared head to head for desktop app development. Architecture, performance, resource usage, and when to pick each one.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectronTauriGPUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/form-validation-rust-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/form-validation-rust-tutorial/How to add form validation to a Rust GUI app using gpui-form and koruma. Email, phone, URL validators with localized errors.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustformstutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/getting-started-rust-desktop-2026/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/getting-started-rust-desktop-2026/A beginner guide to building desktop applications with Rust in 2026: tooling, frameworks, and building your first app.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdesktopbeginnerhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-entity-system-explained/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-entity-system-explained/How GPUIs entity system works: Model, View, Entity, Context. State management, observers, and thread safety explained with real Rust code.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIentitiesdeep-divehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-rendering-pipeline-deep-dive/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-rendering-pipeline-deep-dive/A technical deep dive into GPUI's rendering pipeline: Metal shaders, primitive batching, texture atlas, subpixel text, and GPU optimization techniques.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIrenderingdeep-divehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-egui-rust-gui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-egui-rust-gui/A technical comparison of GPUI (retained mode) and egui (immediate mode) for building Rust desktop applications, with code examples and real tradeoffs.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIeguicomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-electron-rust-desktop/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-electron-rust-desktop/An honest comparison of GPUI and Electron for desktop app development: binary size, memory, startup time, and rendering performance.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIElectroncomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-flutter-desktop/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-flutter-desktop/Comparing GPUI and Flutter for desktop app development: language ergonomics, rendering performance, and ecosystem maturity in 2026.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIFluttercomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-iced-elm-architecture/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-iced-elm-architecture/Comparing GPUIs reactive entity model with iceds Elm architecture for building Rust desktop GUIs, with code examples and tradeoffs.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIicedcomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-slint-rust-gui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-slint-rust-gui/A practical comparison of GPUI and Slint for building Rust desktop apps: design philosophy, rendering architecture, and when each framework makes sense.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUISlintcomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-tauri-framework/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-tauri-framework/Comparing GPUI and Tauri for Rust desktop development: architecture, performance, ecosystem, and when to pick each framework.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUITauricomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/hello-world-gpui-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/hello-world-gpui-tutorial/A step-by-step tutorial to build a Hello World desktop app with GPUI. From cargo init to a working window with interactive UI.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUItutorialbeginnerhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/i18n-rust-desktop-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/i18n-rust-desktop-tutorial/Tutorial on adding multi-language support to a Rust desktop app using Mozilla Fluent message format. Covers .ftl files, plural selectors, and runtime switching with English and Chinese examples.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusti18ntutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-accesskit-rust-accessibility/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-accesskit-rust-accessibility/Integrating AccessKit for accessibility in Rust GUI apps: screen readers, keyboard navigation, and ARIA roles.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustaccessibilityAccessKithttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-fluent-rust-i18n/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-fluent-rust-i18n/Using Mozilla Fluent for internationalization in Rust desktop apps: message format, plural rules, and locale handling with the es-fluent crate.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusti18nFluenthttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-keyring-rust-credentials/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-keyring-rust-credentials/Learn how to use the Rust keyring crate for secure, cross-platform credential storage in macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager, and Linux Secret Service.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustkeyringsecurityhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-notify-rust-file-watching/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-notify-rust-file-watching/How to watch files for changes in Rust desktop apps using the notify crate: hot-reload, live configuration updates, and cross-platform event handling.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustfile-watchingnotifyhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-reqwest-rust-http/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-reqwest-rust-http/How to use reqwest for HTTP requests in Rust desktop applications: async patterns, error handling, and response parsing with real code examples.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustHTTPreqwesthttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-serde-rust-serialization/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-serde-rust-serialization/Using serde for data serialization in Rust desktop applications: JSON, TOML, and custom serialization patterns for config, persistence, and IPC.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustserdeserializationhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-tracing-rust-logging/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/integrating-tracing-rust-logging/Setting up structured logging in Rust desktop apps with the tracing crate: file output, filtering, and async-aware logging.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustloggingtracinghttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/migrating-electron-to-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/migrating-electron-to-rust/Practical lessons from migrating a desktop application from Electron and JavaScript to Rust with GPUI. What breaks, what improves, and what surprises you.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTElectronRustmigrationhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/notifications-rust-desktop-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/notifications-rust-desktop-tutorial/How to implement notifications in a Rust desktop app using native OS backends on macOS with in-app toast fallback when permissions are denied.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustnotificationstutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-accessibility-guide/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-accessibility-guide/A practical guide to accessibility in Rust desktop apps: keyboard navigation, screen reader support, color contrast, and ARIA roles with AccessKit.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustaccessibilityguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-app-distribution/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-app-distribution/How to package and distribute Rust desktop apps: codesigning, notarization, DMG creation, and auto-updates.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdistributionguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-async-patterns/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-async-patterns/Handling async operations in Rust GUI apps: spawning tasks, updating state, backpressure, and cancellation.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustasyncpatternshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-ci-cd-guide/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-ci-cd-guide/Setting up continuous integration and deployment for Rust desktop apps: GitHub Actions, testing, and release automation.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustCI/CDguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-configuration-patterns/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-configuration-patterns/How to handle configuration in Rust desktop apps: file formats, defaults, migrations, and user preferences with serde, TOML, and layered config.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustconfigurationpatternshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-crash-reporting/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-crash-reporting/Setting up crash report generation in Rust desktop apps: panic hooks, minidumps, error reporting, and diagnostics for post-mortem debugging.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustcrashdebugginghttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-debugging-techniques/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-debugging-techniques/Practical debugging strategies for Rust desktop apps: logging with tracing, panic hooks, remote diagnostics, frame-time profiling, and the tools that actually help.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdebuggingtechniqueshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-error-boundaries/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-error-boundaries/Designing error boundaries for Rust GUI applications: crash recovery, user-facing messages, and graceful degradation patterns that keep your app alive.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusterrorspatternshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-lifecycle-management/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-lifecycle-management/Managing the lifecycle of a Rust desktop application: startup sequences, state machines, shutdown handling, and crash recovery.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustlifecyclearchitecturehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-memory-management/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-memory-management/Memory management strategies for Rust desktop apps: entity lifetimes, buffer pools, memory budgets, and leak prevention with real Rust code examples.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustmemorydeep-divehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-performance-guide/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-performance-guide/Optimizing performance in Rust desktop apps: render batching, lazy loading, memory budgets, and profiling techniques.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustperformanceguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-performance-profiling/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-performance-profiling/How to profile Rust desktop applications with frame time analysis, memory tracking, and bottleneck identification in GPUI and native GUI frameworks.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustperformanceprofilinghttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-project-structure/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-project-structure/How to organize a Rust desktop app project: modules, crates, file layout, and separation of concerns for maintainable long-term codebases.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustarchitectureguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-security-guide/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-security-guide/Securing Rust desktop apps: credential storage, update signing, input validation, and dependency auditing.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustsecurityguidehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-state-management/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-state-management/How to manage state in Rust desktop apps: entity pattern, global state, context system, and reactive updates with GPUI.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRuststatepatternshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-telemetry-privacy/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-telemetry-privacy/Build telemetry into Rust desktop apps with user consent gates, local-only mode, and privacy-first defaults. Real code from a production GPUI application.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusttelemetryprivacyhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-testing-strategies/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-desktop-testing-strategies/How to test Rust desktop apps: unit tests, integration tests, UI tests, and snapshot testing strategies that work.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRusttestingstrategieshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-gui-best-practices-2026/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-gui-best-practices-2026/Best practices for building GUI applications in Rust: architecture, state management, testing, and performance optimization for production desktop apps.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGUIbest-practiceshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-gui-frameworks-comparison-2026/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-gui-frameworks-comparison-2026/Every Rust GUI framework compared: GPUI, Tauri, egui, iced, Slint, Dioxus, Xilem, Vizia. Features, maturity, and best use cases.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGUIcomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-vs-cpp-gui-development/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-vs-cpp-gui-development/Choosing between Rust and C++ for desktop GUI development: memory safety tradeoffs, Qt vs GPUI, ecosystem maturity, and real-world performance comparisons.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustC++GUIhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-vs-swift-desktop-development/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/rust-vs-swift-desktop-development/Practical comparison of Rust and Swift for desktop app development: performance, memory safety, UI frameworks, cross-platform support, and when each wins.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustSwiftcomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/secure-storage-rust-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/secure-storage-rust-tutorial/Store secrets securely in a Rust desktop app using macOS Keychain, Windows Credential Manager, and Linux Secret Service with the keyring crate.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustsecuritytutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sidebar-navigation-gpui-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sidebar-navigation-gpui-tutorial/How to implement a resizable sidebar with page routing in a GPUI desktop app. Covers Page enums, resizable panels, deep links, and keyboard shortcuts.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUInavigationtutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sqlite-rust-desktop-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sqlite-rust-desktop-tutorial/How to integrate SQLite into a Rust desktop app with rusqlite. Schema design, WAL mode, migrations, and query patterns for local-first apps.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustSQLitetutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/system-tray-rust-macos-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/system-tray-rust-macos-tutorial/Step-by-step guide to adding a system tray icon and menu to a Rust desktop application on macOS, using the tray-icon crate.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustmacOStutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/tauri-vs-electron-performance/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/tauri-vs-electron-performance/A detailed performance comparison of Tauri and Electron covering binary size, memory usage, startup time, and CPU efficiency with real benchmarks.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTTauriElectronperformancehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/theme-system-gpui-tutorial/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/theme-system-gpui-tutorial/Tutorial: build a theme system for GPUI that reloads from JSON files at runtime without restarting the application.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIthemestutorialhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/scaling-gpui-prototype-to-production/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/scaling-gpui-prototype-to-production/The architectural decisions that turn a working GPUI prototype into a production desktop app: state tiers, memory budgets, cancellation, and persistence.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustarchitecturehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-egui-vs-iced/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/gpui-vs-egui-vs-iced/A practical comparison of egui, iced, and GPUI for Rust desktop apps. Covers rendering, performance, learning curve, and when each framework is the right pick.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGPUIcomparisonhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-command-launcher-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-command-launcher-gpui/Walk through how gpui-starter implements a VS Code-style command palette as a floating popup in GPUI with search filtering and cross-window events.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/desktop-notifications-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/desktop-notifications-rust/How gpui-starter handles desktop notifications in Rust with automatic backend selection and graceful fallback when OS notifications fail.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdesktopnotificationshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/single-instance-rust-app/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/single-instance-rust-app/Prevent duplicate Rust desktop app instances with file locks and IPC forwarding. Covers cross-platform deep link handling and queue file fallbacks.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdesktoparchitecturehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/form-validation-koruma-rust/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/form-validation-koruma-rust/Learn how to build validated forms in GPUI apps using koruma derive macros and composable rules. Covers localised errors, the touched pattern, and custom validators.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGPUIformshttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/secure-credential-storage/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/secure-credential-storage/Why storing API keys in config files is a security hole, and how to use the OS keyring from Rust to keep credentials encrypted at rest.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustsecuritydesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/state-management-gpui-entities/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/state-management-gpui-entities/GPUI has three state primitives: Entity for window-scoped state, Global for app-wide singletons, and Context for side effects. How to use each one and when.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustarchitecturehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/undo-redo-rust-desktop-apps/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/undo-redo-rust-desktop-apps/Build an undo/redo stack for GPUI apps using the command pattern, type-safe state snapshots, and bounded history. Includes working Rust code.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGPUIdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/custom-titlebar-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/custom-titlebar-gpui/Replace the native macOS, Windows, or Linux title bar with a custom one in GPUI. Covers drag regions, traffic light buttons, and platform quirks.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustdesignhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/testing-gpui-applications/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/testing-gpui-applications/Practical strategies for testing Rust desktop apps built with GPUI, from plain unit tests and the gpui test harness to hand-written fakes and VisualTestContext.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustGPUItestinghttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/getting-started-with-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/getting-started-with-gpui/Build your first Rust desktop app with GPUI, Zed's GPU-accelerated UI framework. Covers setup, components, async state, and navigation in one walkthrough.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sidebar-navigation-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/sidebar-navigation-gpui/How gpui-starter builds multi-page navigation with Rust enums and pattern matching instead of a web-style router, plus deep link parsing and testing.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIRustdesktophttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-desktop-apps-rust-gpui/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/building-desktop-apps-rust-gpui/Why Rust and GPUI beat Electron for desktop apps: lower memory, faster rendering, compile-time safety, and no bundled browser. A practical comparison.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTRustdesktoparchitecturehttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/theme-system-deep-dive/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/theme-system-deep-dive/How gpui-starter's theme system works internally, from 10 semantic color tokens to runtime hot-reloading across 21 built-in themes.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIthemesdesignhttps://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/internationalization-gpui-apps/https://gpui-starter.hmziq.xyz/blog/internationalization-gpui-apps/Add multi-language support to GPUI desktop apps using Mozillas Fluent system and es-fluent, with compile-time checks, plural rules, and runtime switching.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTGPUIi18nRust