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I have trouble imagining why I would use this stack instead of writing JS/HTML5 directly To develop cross-platform code (e.g. for desktop and web targets)?

• sdegutis 10y ago
  But why not just write JS/HTML5 code which inherently works on web, and use something like Electron to make it work on desktop too?
  • nijiko 10y ago
    That would mean that employers need to hire those who understand JS / HTML to build applications. Stating that some language is better than another isn't really a good argument, most of it has to do with domain specific knowledge being leveraged to enter another market.
  • cosarara97 10y ago
    C#/XAML probably works much better on the desktop than Electron. Each has it's pros and cons. Also, C# is a much better language than js.
  • int_19h 10y ago
    Mainly because the set of features in XAML-based frameworks is geared more towards apps and less towards documents, unlike HTML5; and probably also because some people much prefer C# over JS?
  • RaleyField 10y ago
    Because JS is ugly even if you put lipstick on it.
• Merad 10y ago
  With Xamarin now being free you can target mobile with C#/XAML as well.