But when a solution like Electron comes along, it's roundly denounced by a large number of the very people who stand to benefit from cross-platform applications.
Meh. I can differentiate. I hate the UX of most Electron apps, but like that they're available on Linux.
Though I do think the server-side doesn't need to be shipped. I have most of my web apps as simple "Web clips", which are basically bookmarks that open in a window.
Because it’s not a very good solution. We can and should do better, but that won’t happen if we throw in the towel and accept the lowest common denominator mediocrity that Electron represents.
Though I do think the server-side doesn't need to be shipped. I have most of my web apps as simple "Web clips", which are basically bookmarks that open in a window.