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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Sample Comments

xpe Aug 2, 2022 View on HN

There are better alternatives to Electron.

scarface74 Sep 8, 2022 View on HN

You act as if Windows Electron apps are any better.

pjmlp Jan 3, 2020 View on HN

Yeah like Electron based apps, sigh.

tokyodude Dec 7, 2018 View on HN

Electron is a native app. so agree, don't like it, prefer web app

niutech Feb 2, 2021 View on HN

No, Electron is way too bloated, use Electrino, Quark, WebWindow or DeskGap instead.

mitgraduate Jan 8, 2019 View on HN

Electron solves all these issues. Why we've to reinvent wheel?

TeddyDD Oct 13, 2017 View on HN

Well, It's web browser so I think Electron is justified here :)

theredbox Feb 5, 2019 View on HN

Using Electron is a travesty. Why not something like "sciter" ?

ciupicri Jan 30, 2019 View on HN

Aren't these things a job for Electron?

stickfigure Sep 12, 2021 View on HN

Let me guess, you've standardized on Electron apps?