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Microsoft wants devs to build Electron AI apps on Windows 11, says no need of native code, despite RAM concerns (www.windowslatest.com)
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Electron apps are ruining the Windows 11 experience, and even the JavaScript creator has warned against ‘rushed web UX over native,’ but it doesn’t look like that will change Microsoft’s plans. In a post on X and other places, Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to AI in Windows 11 and encouraged Electron developers to consider using AI in their apps.

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[–] psoul@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

FYI for those who don’t know what electron is:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron_(software_framework)

[…] desktop applications using web technologies (mainly HTML, CSS and JavaScript […])

[–] melroy@kbin.melroy.org 8 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

Move to Linux while you still can (unless you are living already in California and it's forbidden)

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[–] lechekaflan@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Every damn fucking time MSFT is mentioned: Install Linux, Problem Solved.

[–] WesternInfidels@feddit.online 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

We could view this as "MS pushes for stupid direction that clued-in tech people are opposed to," or we could view this as "MS gives up on native apps because everyone else of consequence already has." I hate it but I have eyes.

If AI enhanced coding is really so great, we might expect to see a Renaissance of small, efficient native apps, even on platforms like Android. I'm not holding my breath, though.

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[–] DFX4509B@lemmy.wtf 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Of course MS would want people to develop Electron apps given they're trying to move Windows to the cloud anyways.

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[–] stoly@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Can someone explain what an electron app is?

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[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago

If we're going to slop it up with AI so hard you don't even look at the code can we at least use performant tools and start slopping Rust or something instead, dear god.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Who will be the next shining light to emerge now that Microsoft has become extremely entrenched?

[–] FinalRemix@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Linux, duh.

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