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desktop

Framework for desktop apps with web technologies

Features

desktopchromiumcross-platformnodejs

Pros and Cons

Ventajas

  • + Web technologies for desktop
  • + Cross-platform (Win, Mac, Linux)
  • + npm ecosystem available
  • + Well-known apps use it

Desventajas

  • - High memory usage (Chromium)
  • - Large bundles (100MB+)
  • - Lower performance than native
  • - Security requires care

Casos de Uso

  • Cross-platform desktop apps
  • IDEs (VS Code)
  • Chat apps (Slack, Discord)
  • Developer tools

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