Porting a 100% local app to the web
It was interesting to read the stated advantages of each platform:<p>For web:<p><pre><code>    * Easy deployment
    * Better conversion rates (no installation)
    * Easier login flow, support, a/b testing
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For desktop:<p><pre><code>    * Better tech (sqlite3 in this case)
    * Super fast
    * User owns the data
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What struck me is that the advantages of the web are primarily sales and developer advantages and are focused around the novice user experience. Whereas the advantages of the desktop are primarily user-centric and affect the long-term or power users.<p>I'm not sure this is generalizable to all web apps, but perhaps this distinction is why I always feel unsatisfied with the web app experience. I'm always happy to learn shortcut keys, tweak settings, and otherwise speed up the experience of apps I work with frequently. Basically I like being a power user. Web apps rarely cater to this desire and it feels like being stuck in perpetual "novice" mode.<p>Edit: s/mobile/web