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Re:Write code for the web - Apple doesn't care about you, Mr... by threeseed on Sunday February 04, 2024 @02:42PM (#39253618)
There are plenty of options e.g. React Native, Flutter if you want one codebase.

And if you want to have a lowest common denominator user experience that's fine but you shouldn't expect users to reward you for it. That's why successful apps tailor the experience for each platform.

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Re:Write code for the web - Apple doesn't care about you, Mr... by CharlieDigital on Sunday February 04, 2024 @02:59PM (#39253778)
Neither solution takes away the fact that you have to jump through hoops for distribution.

Web apps and PWA's built with HTML and JavaScript are likely to work as-is for a decade or more given we are likely to see minimal incompatibilities with existing HTML, JavaScript, and CSS in that time and likely to see more net new capabilities.

    > if you want to have a lowest common denominator user experience...
One is a native app with a budget in the millions built by dozens of engineers. One is a web app built by...me:

https://youtube.com/shorts/bxs9ZpIJ6RM

Not sure that there's that much sacrifice when it comes to modern web apps.

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