It's an attractive idea, especially to web developers, but I think it requires strong evidence. The main problem with the web is that it gives users and develop

It's an attractive idea, especially to web developers, but I think it requires strong evidence. The main problem with the web is that it gives users and developers too much control, while apps favor centralized control, convenience, and safety. Users generally prefer the latter. It is hard to see why the current trends would reverse.