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Because I just know web stuff. I did some .net like 15 years ago, but now I just know PHP and HTML, basically. Moreover, I'd love to create an app too, which wo

Because I just know web stuff. I did some .net like 15 years ago, but now I just know PHP and HTML, basically. Moreover, I'd love to create an app too, which would require an API, which requires to be available online.

tajen 9y ago
Use electron. It's what powers Slack for desktop: Youbuild an HTML app and it shows in a desktop window.
lucb1e 9y ago
Well I'm glad this isn't .NET, or almost as bad, Electron. I think web is a fine choice, provided it's open source and self-hostable for those who care.
- UweSchmidt 9y ago
  What's wrong with .NET? Even if you don't like programming with it you'd get a native application.
  - lucb1e 9y ago
    That I don't use Microsoft Windows.
    - GFischer 9y ago
      You're behind the times. .NET Core makes true cross-platform apps (at least Windows, Macs and Linux). Though the only way to create cross-platform desktop apps with .NET Core is Electron, so yes, not good.