Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Tauri Vs Electron - Desktop Apps with Web Tech
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Sep 25, 2023 Dive into the world of desktop apps as Scott and Wes compare Tauri and Electron, two frameworks that use web technologies. Discover Tauri's innovative use of native web views and how it simplifies development with Node and Rust. They share their personal experiences, addressing the advantages, challenges, and resource consumption of both platforms. Plus, hear about their venture into building a secure, open-source two-factor authentication app and the hurdles of usability and security it presents.
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Check My Hair App
- Wes built a menu bar app called "Check My Hair" with Electron.
- It allowed him to quickly check his camera without the cropping issues of Photo Booth.
Scott's Video Framing App
- Scott is building a video app with Tauri to help frame shots for social media.
- It uses CSS overlays to show cropping boundaries for different platforms.
Tauri's Webview Approach
- Tauri uses the OS's built-in webview, unlike Electron, which bundles Chromium.
- This makes Tauri apps smaller and potentially faster but dependent on OS webview features.