Blog post argues AI coding agents should kill Electron once and for all

A blog post asks why Anthropic's Claude desktop app is built with Electron when coding agents can now generate native apps for each platform from a single spec and test suite. The post argues Electron's cross-platform convenience should be obsolete if AI can ship native code everywhere. The counterpoint: major tech companies won't make the switch because Electron isn't just about code, it's about teams, hiring, and organizational inertia. The shift will start with startups that can move faster.

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