muffin-window-demo

muffin-window-demo

The `muffin-window-demo` command is a utility specifically designed to showcase the capabilities of the Muffin window manager, which is commonly associated with the Cinnamon desktop environment. It creates a simple, undecorated window, allowing users and developers to test and observe how Muffin handles window management features such as compositing, window stacking, resizing, and positioning. The demo provides a minimal environment to experiment with Muffin's features without interference from other applications or window elements. This is valuable for developers working on Muffin itself or on applications intended to integrate well with Muffin. The program primarily serves as a quick visual test and does not offer extensive configuration options or interactive features beyond basic window manipulation. It's a practical tool for verification of Muffin behavior after changes to the window manager's code or settings. `muffin-window-demo` provides also a good simple sample code for building apps with Muffin.

The command's purpose is limited to demonstrating Muffin's window management capabilities and is not intended for general application use. The window's appearance is rudimentary and non-configurable.

The `muffin-window-demo` command typically exits with a code of 0 upon successful execution. Non-zero exit codes might indicate issues with starting the window manager or the environment.

The `muffin-window-demo` is primarily a utility developed alongside the Muffin window manager, likely originating with its development as part of the Cinnamon desktop environment. Its history is intertwined with the evolution of Muffin, serving as a test case during development and debugging phases of the window manager. It is mainly used by developers and testers and has remained largely unchanged since its creation.

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