Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June

Published on June 6, 2025, the first issue of the Journal Desktop Application (JDA) for Volume 4, Number 1, features a series of scholarly articles examining desktop-based software solutions across multiple operational domains. The edition begins with an automated billing system for beer parlours built with VB.NET and MS Access Database, designed to streamline transaction processing and inventory management in hospitality environments. A College Attendance System (CAS) utilizing VB.NET and MSSQL is detailed, improving student attendance tracking and reporting capabilities in educational institutions. The issue also includes D.P.F Delphi AndroidNative Components, a framework enabling native Android application development through Delphi XE5, bridging desktop and mobile programming paradigms. A Budget Management System developed with Visual Basic .NET and MySQL Database is discussed, offering individuals a practical tool for personal financial tracking and budget planning. The edition concludes with a Parking System tailored for small parking facilities, addressing operational efficiency in space allocation and payment processing. Together, these articles demonstrate the continued relevance of desktop applications in solving sector-specific challenges across hospitality, education, mobile development, personal finance, and facility management, making the issue a valuable reference for software developers and practitioners working with standalone application development and database integration.