Jul 17, 2024 · Frontend Development

Will Microsoft Finally Bring WebView2 to Linux and macOS? The Answer Revealed

After years of developer anticipation, Microsoft has officially announced that it will not publicly release WebView2 for Linux or macOS, confirming that the component remains Windows‑only despite Edge’s cross‑platform support, leaving developers to consider alternatives like Electron or Tauri.

ChromiumCross‑platform developmentElectron

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Will Microsoft Finally Bring WebView2 to Linux and macOS? The Answer Revealed

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May 5, 2023 · Frontend Development

Cross‑Platform Desktop Development: QQ’s Adoption of Electron and Microsoft Teams’ Migration to WebView2

The article examines how QQ unified its Windows, macOS, and Linux clients using the Electron‑based QQ NT architecture, contrasts this with Microsoft Teams’ recent shift from Electron to Edge WebView2 for better performance and lower memory usage, and discusses the trade‑offs developers face when selecting cross‑platform frameworks.

Desktop DevelopmentElectronMicrosoft Teams

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Cross‑Platform Desktop Development: QQ’s Adoption of Electron and Microsoft Teams’ Migration to WebView2