<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The author developed PyUIBuilder to simplify Python GUI development, focusing on requirements like web/desktop accessibility, clean code export, and support for various GUI libraries and widgets.</li><li>The initial prototype included only a web version, showcasing a demo on Reddit to gain interest from Python developers.</li><li>Months were spent improving the web app's features before starting work on the Desktop app using Electronjs for live previews.</li><li>Github Actions helped facilitate cross-platform compilation, allowing the author to build the app for different operating systems without owning machines for each OS.</li><li>Code signing for desktop apps, especially on Mac OS and Windows, was addressed by transparently informing users about the lack of code signing for trust.</li><li>The author's journey with PyUIBuilder demonstrates the challenges and solutions encountered in developing and releasing a Python GUI builder.</li></ul>

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