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Is It Crazy to Build a Local App in a Browser-First, AI-Driven World?
... doubt. But compared to a time not so long ago, something seems missing: local desktop apps. They re rare now, and it makes me wonder are native apps still worth building, or have they quietly slipped into the realm of nostalgia? After all, web apps offer clear benefits for both users and makers or investors. Users don t have to install anything, updates are seamless, and their data is accessible from any device with a browser. For investors, the advantages ... ... really their thing. For them, web apps just make sense. Comment from Jean Willame(@jean_willame): I think local apps still have their place for performance-critical tools like Cursor or when security is paramount. In my niche, competitors

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