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It's worth noting that the core contributors to Electron are Github employees.
by frutiger 8y ago
It's worth noting that the core contributors to Electron are Github employees.
- toyg 8y agoThat gives the acquisition a very different perspective. What if MS is really buying Electron? It’s something they’ve been using a lot in all their recent products, and it’s a key technology in the contemporary development landscape. Making it more Windows-friendly would definitely help them.
- statictype 8y agoImproving Electron can be done far cheaper and easier than acquiring a company. The only thing GitHub has that Microsoft can't easily get on their own is the user base. That's what this acquisition will be about.
- H4CK3RM4N 8y agoBut controlling a leading platform so completely isn't cheap.
- Rapzid 8y agoThey can also ensure the next electronconf isn't cancelled. Everyone wins!