Add FAQ section for releasing and distributing#65
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Adds a new FAQ guide to help users understand how to release and distribute their Elixir Desktop applications.
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guides/faq.md: New FAQ document that includes:mix desktop.installerto create platform-specific installers for Windows, macOS, and Linuxmix releaseis not the recommended approach for Desktop applicationsUpdated
mix.exs: Added the FAQ to the documentation extras so it appears in the generated documentation alongside existing guidesContext
This addresses the original issue where users were confused about which command to use for releasing their Desktop applications and which files to distribute. The FAQ provides clear, beginner-friendly guidance on the correct workflow using
mix desktop.installerinstead of the standardmix releasecommand.The content is written to be generally applicable and follows the existing documentation structure and style.
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