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#48665: docs: add net.isOnline() to online/offline detection tutorial

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CuzImSlymi
Created: Oct 26, 2025, 6:27:49 AM
Merged: Oct 27, 2025, 2:35:39 PM
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Target: main

Description of Change

Fixes #48561

Updated the online/offline detection tutorial to mention net.isOnline() method and net.online property available in the main process. Previously, the docs only covered navigator.onLine in the renderer process.

Changes:

  • Added "Main Process Detection" section with code examples showing net.isOnline() and net.online usage
  • Updated intro to clarify both main and renderer process methods are available
  • Updated note about IPC communication to mention net.isOnline() as a direct alternative
  • Added note about net module requiring the ready event

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  • relevant API documentation, tutorials, and examples are updated and follow the documentation style guide
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Notes: Updated online/offline detection documentation to include net.isOnline() method and net.online property for main process usage.

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