We built a custom Rust library for Capture

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	We built a custom Rust library for Capture (dropbox.tech)
	9 points by Technologix 1731 days ago

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yannoninator 1731 days ago

What difference does writing this library in rust make when the entire program is using electron?

This reminds me of how 1password justified electron "because rust" [0] and the comparison of the old software [1]

It means that I cannot use this on my old macbook air without it grinding to a halt.

[0] https://twitter.com/1Password/status/1425470169133031435

[1] https://twitter.com/migueldeicaza/status/1425490443400273921

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andiliu 1731 days ago

Hi, I’m one of the engineers on Capture. One of the reasons we are not solely relying on Electron/NodeJS is to interact with native APIs not accessible to Electron/NodeJS. This allows us to have more control over the recordings and screenshots.

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