Explore the convergence of web technologies and desktop applications in this 56-minute conference talk. Learn how web developers can leverage their existing skills to create rich, fully-featured desktop apps. Discover the benefits of building applications using web technologies and how this approach is becoming increasingly prevalent. Gain insights into the tools and languages needed to expand your development capabilities beyond traditional web sites and into the realm of desktop software. Understand how the universal nature of web technologies can be harnessed to create accessible and powerful applications for a wider audience. Prepare to conquer new frontiers in app development and unlock the potential of cross-platform desktop applications built with familiar web technologies.