Electron-based slack also wedges on machines with >= 32GB, at least as recently as last month. --dave
On 2018-10-11 10:52 a.m., Jamon Camisso via talk wrote: > On 11/10/18 10:37, David Mason via talk wrote: >> Electron is probably the easiest way to move a web app to an >> application. See: >> https://electronjs.org/ >> >> It uses html, javascript, css and should be able to connect to your >> postgresql database. > slack, what should be a simple text chat built on electron is taking > 873044 kb RSS memory on my desktop. > > electron should be the last resort - it is probably the worst thing you > could do for your users if you care about resource constraints. > > I would question the merit of even moving from a web application. I am > on 400/100kbit DSL in the country, and I don't have any issues with even > large react or ember based web apps. > > Cheers, Jamon > --- > Talk Mailing List > [email protected] > https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk -- David Collier-Brown, | Always do right. This will gratify System Programmer and Author | some people and astonish the rest [email protected] | -- Mark Twain CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER : This telecommunication, including any and all attachments, contains confidential information intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. Any dissemination, distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited and is not a waiver of confidentiality. If you have received this telecommunication in error, please notify the sender immediately by return electronic mail and delete the message from your inbox and deleted items folders. This telecommunication does not constitute an express or implied agreement to conduct transactions by electronic means, nor does it constitute a contract offer, a contract amendment or an acceptance of a contract offer. Contract terms contained in this telecommunication are subject to legal review and the completion of formal documentation and are not binding until same is confirmed in writing and has been signed by an authorized signatory. --- Talk Mailing List [email protected] https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
