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mrzool

> The people who build Electron apps are, for the most part, people who wouldn't build an app otherwise.

Would that be so terrible? I’m completely fine with having less software, if that means having better software.

> If you don't want Electron apps, don't use them. It's not like they would exist without Electron.

I don’t have a choice. I’m forced to use Teams for work. I need to restart my MacBook after every videocall.

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> I’m completely fine with having less software, if that means having better software.

But it doesn't work like that. Why would you suddenly have "better" software?

The need for software doesn't go away, but bad programmers cannot fill it anymore. So the software is made by competent programmers instead.

I wouldn't say bad programmers, there's literally nobody offering me a job in rust/crystal/swift but electron and JS SPA jobs are countless.

There are good programmers working with Electron, they're just in the minority.

I need to use zoom now but would rather not install it. I put it on an old tablet and every one is happy.

Say what you want about Zoom, but performance-wise their app is absolutely amazing compared to Teams. I’m sure that the fact they choose to develop native apps instead of Electron crap has a lot to do with their success.

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