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by AnIdiotOnTheNet 2250 days ago
> I understand that Electron apps tend to be a resource hog, but what other options for software create as many cross platform opportunities with as much work?

Is laziness a good excuse for poor software? For wasting the time and resources of every one who uses the application? For disregarding the conventions of the host platform including any user preferences and accessibility features?
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arvinsim 2250 days ago
The flaw in your arguments is that good and fast software is usually not the main goal nor the priority of people who drive software aka businesses
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inform880 2250 days ago
> For wasting the time and resources of every one who uses the application?

I don't believe this argument for a second, with the ubiquitousness of successful Electron apps.

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AnIdiotOnTheNet 2250 days ago
An application that takes longer to load, is slower, and consumes more CPU and RAM is by definition wasting the user's time and resources. The slow and bloated nature of Electron applications is griped about quite often. That people are required to use Slack for work doesn't change that.
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