Electron Apps Debate
This cluster centers on discussions about Electron, a framework for building cross-platform desktop apps with web technologies, featuring heavy criticism of its bloat, resource usage, and preference for native alternatives, alongside defenses citing its convenience and success in apps like VSCode.
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There are better alternatives to Electron.
You act as if Windows Electron apps are any better.
Yeah like Electron based apps, sigh.
Electron is a native app. so agree, don't like it, prefer web app
No, Electron is way too bloated, use Electrino, Quark, WebWindow or DeskGap instead.
Electron solves all these issues. Why we've to reinvent wheel?
Well, It's web browser so I think Electron is justified here :)
Using Electron is a travesty. Why not something like "sciter" ?
Aren't these things a job for Electron?
Let me guess, you've standardized on Electron apps?