Why I Built a Native Mac App Instead of Web – What I'd Do Differently

Experience report: developer chose native macOS app (Swift) over Electron/web; advantages in performance, system integration, UX.

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Regrets: macOS fragmentation (Big Sur, Ventura, etc.), Swift learning curve, complex deployment.

Conclusion: native macOS justified for demanding apps (editors, dev tools); Electron faster for cross-platform MVP.

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