As final users, one of the disadvantages of using web applications is the fact that we have to remember URLs, open the browser, and so on. Isn't it easier to double-click on a desktop icon and run an application? That is what has been added to our booking application:
We detect whether it is running or not within the browser
If so, an option is shown to install the application as OOB
Then, we install the application as OOB
Thus, when executing the application within the browser, a new option is added in the navigation menu, as shown in the following screenshot:
When clicking the Install button, the confirmation dialog appears and the application gets installed (then, go to the desktop icon and execute it).
It is necessary to bear in mind that the application item has been customized. This can be set up in the project properties, Out-of-Browser Settings.