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VS Code is very much the exception and not the rule. It also has the benefit of an excellent, well funded development team which isn't true for even other Elect
by kitsunesoba 4y ago
VS Code is very much the exception and not the rule. It also has the benefit of an excellent, well funded development team which isn't true for even other Electron apps within the company (MS Teams).
How many startups and small-to-midsize companies are going to invest as much as MS has into VS Code? Probably not many. Even an investment half or third as large would be unusual.
- soulofmischief 4y agoIt seems silly that you would admonish someone for bringing up exceptional web apps when the entire basis of discussion is the future of web apps. Exceptional web apps are exactly the kind of example you want to look for when discussing potential.
- kitsunesoba 4y agoHow relevant is potential if it’s rarely fulfilled? The point is that building an Electron app of the same caliber as VS Code is a very expensive endeavor and likely not within reach of the vast majority of projects using Electron. That will continue to be true so long as using Electron is seen as a way to cut development costs to a minimum rather than as a way to develop a high quality cross platform app at a cost that’s higher than that of a single native app, but cheaper than multiple native apps. A philosophy shift is required for Electron to shine.
- soulofmischief 4y agoElectron is a stepping stone. This conversation isn't about Electron specifically and its current shortcomings are irrelevant to the topic, which is that cross-platform app adoption is held back by artificial company policy.