Re:Using Java 9 Modularization to Ship Zero-Dependency Nativ...
by Spivak on Sunday October 22, 2017 @08:23PM
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Sure, but Discord's web app and their native app are basically equivalent. The native app gives a little more system integration (like global hotkeys and direct access to sound hardware) but fundamentally the Discord app is just a webview.
I don't think anyone doubts that a high-quality website wrapped in a webview won't be at least the same quality. The question is whether "web-native" platforms can do more than just be a branded browser.
I don't think anyone doubts that a high-quality website wrapped in a webview won't be at least the same quality. The question is whether "web-native" platforms can do more than just be a branded browser.