←back to thread

Electrobun: Cross-platform desktop applications written in TypeScript

(electrobun.dev)
323 points CharlesW | 2 comments | 20 Nov 24 23:58 UTC | HN request time: 0.442s | source
Show context
dmazzoni ◴[21 Nov 24 04:25 UTC] No.42201110[source]▶
I'm a fan of more frameworks for desktop apps that wrap system webview rather than embedding Chromium.

Chromium is awesome and all, but it's just way overkill for many apps, and doesn't make sense for the download size and the need to support auto-update for security features.

replies(2): >>42201225 #>>42209210 #
hresvelgr ◴[21 Nov 24 04:49 UTC] No.42201225[source]▶
I feel the reason the system web-view is eschewed in these frameworks is because you have no choice but to maintain compatibility with 3-4 browsers: Edge/IE on Windows, Safari on Mac, and Firefox on Linux (usually).
replies(3): >>42201247 #>>42201478 #>>42210056 #
1. thayne ◴[21 Nov 24 05:42 UTC] No.42201478[source]▶
> Firefox on Linux (usually).

No, linux is usually webkit (which is also what safari is based on). Both Gtk and Qt have webkit-based widgets.

I'm not aware of a gecko based webview for desktop. Unfortunately, Firefox's technology is even more poorly suited for embedding than chromium's.

replies(1): >>42205912 #
2. Klonoar ◴[21 Nov 24 16:26 UTC] No.42205912[source]▶
WebkitGTK has notoriously lagged behind Webkit on other platforms.