adding-ipc-handlers

To add a new IPC channel in Electron, follow a four-step structured process: define the method signature, expose it in the preload script, register the handler in the main process, and call it from the renderer process.

The standard naming convention for Electron IPC channels is `latch:<module>-<action>`, which ensures consistent and maintainable communication patterns between the main and renderer processes.

IPC handlers should return a consistent object shape containing an `ok` boolean, an optional `error` string, and the requested data payload, ensuring reliable payload validation and error handling across cross-process communication.

You need to use IPC communication in an Electron app when adding new features that require secure cross-process communication, specifically for sending requests from the renderer process to the main process or vice versa.

Yes, this structured IPC approach requires proper handling of IPC methods, including strict payload validation and error handling, to ensure secure communication between the main and renderer processes during feature extensions.