Pull Request: Installer/Build Progress Summary 🚀
🎯 Achieved Results
✅ Functional .exe Installer:
Successfully generated: MD Reader-Setup-1.2.0.exe
Automatic file association for .md and .markdown files is enabled.
Uses the default Electron icon.
No build errors were encountered.
🔄 MSI Attempts (Pending)
Multiple attempts were made for the MSI build.
Issues encountered: Difficulties with WiX downloads and configuration.
Configuration was simplified, but the MSI build remains pending completion.
🛠️ Development Process
Strategy Adopted:
Prioritize and achieve a functional .exe installer first.
Test different configurations for the MSI build.
Simplify problematic configurations to ensure progress.
Functionality was prioritized over build complexity.
📦 Final Status
Completed Milestones:
✅ .exe installer with .md and .markdown file association.
✅ Implementation of the default Electron icon.
✅ Automated build scripts are in place.
✅ Clean configuration without problematic dependencies.
Achieved Functionalities:
.md and .markdown files automatically open with MD Reader.
Installation completes without signing errors.
Shortcut creation is functional.
The application is now ready for distribution.
Summary: The project now boasts a fully functional .exe installer that enables users to install MD Reader and automatically associate their Markdown files with the application.