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But slack and spotify both have websites that offer all the functionality of their electron app, and people still install the electron apps. They devs aren't s
by notatoad 8y ago
But slack and spotify both have websites that offer all the functionality of their electron app, and people still install the electron apps. They devs aren't saving any effort by having an electron app if they still have to build the browser app.
- pragmatick 8y agoMy colleagues do that and having apps has some advantages (at least on Windows, no idea about MacOS or linux): You can put in your startup and not forget to start it when you log in and you can minimize it to the tray.
- KozmoNau7 8y agoThe Spotify website is severely limited in functionality compared to the Electron app. Playlist handling is lacking, and playlist folders are missing completely. Not to mention options for volume normalization, crossfade and similar things.