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+# Boilerplates and CLIs
+
+Electron development is un-opinionated - there is no "one true way" to develop,
+build, package, or release an Electron application. Additional features for
+Electron, both for build- and run-time, can usually be found on
+[npm][npm-modules] in individual packages, allowing developers to build both
+the app and build pipeline they need.
+
+That level of modularity and extendability ensures that all developers working
+with Electron, both big and small in team-size, are never restricted in what
+they can or cannot do at any time during their development life-cycle. However,
+for many developers, one of the community-driven boilerplates or command line
+tools might make it dramatically easier to compile, package, and release an
+app.
+
+## Boilerplate vs CLI
+
+A boilerplate is simply a starting point - a canvas, so to speak - from which
+you build your application. They usually come in the form of a repository you
+can clone and customize to your heart's content.
+
+A command line tool on the other hand continues to support you throughout the
+development and release. They are more helpful and supportive but enforce
+guidelines on how your code should be structured and built. *Especially for
+beginners, using a command line tool is likely to be helpful*.
+
+## electron-forge
+
+A "complete tool for building modern Electron applications". Electron Forge
+unifies the existing (and well maintained) build tools for Electron development
+into a simple, easy to use package so that anyone can jump right in to Electron
+development.
+
+Forge comes with [ready-to-use templates][forge-templates] for popular
+frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular. It uses the same core modules used by the
+greater Electron community (like [`electron-packager`]) – changes made by
+Electron maintainers (like Slack) benefit Forge's users, too.
+
+You can find more information and documentation on [electronforge.io][forge].
+
+## electron-builder
+
+A "complete solution to package and build a ready-for-distribution Electron app"
+that focuses on an integrated experience. [`electron-builder`][builder] adds one
+single dependency focuses on simplicity and manages all further requirments
+internally.
+
+`electron-builder` replaces features and modules used by the Electron
+maintainers (such as the auto-updater) with custom ones. They are generally
+tighter integrated but will have less in common with popular Electron apps
+like Atom, Visual Studio Code, or Slack.
+
+You can find more information and documentation in [the repository][builder].
+
+## electron-react-boilerplate
+
+If you don't want any tools but simply a solid boilerplate to build from,
+CT Lin's [`electron-react-boilerplate`][boilerplate] might be worth
+a look. It's quite popular in the community and uses `electron-builder`
+internally.
+
+## Other Tools and Bboilerplates
+
+The ["Awesome Electron" list][awesome] contains more tools and boilerplates
+to choose from. If you find the length of the list intimidating, don't
+forget that adding tools as you go along is a valid approach, too.
+
+[npm-modules]: https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=electron
+[forge]: https://electronforge.io/
+[forge-templates]: https://electronforge.io/templates
+[builder]: https://github.com/electron-userland/electron-builder
+[boilerplate]: https://github.com/chentsulin/electron-react-boilerplate
+[awesome]: https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome-electron#boilerplates