Native EMWebKit : A Retrospective
Project Status: Development Halted
this dir is named Windows_Only because project stopped on Windows , and the source code is based on Windows OS
Project Objective
- The Native EMWebKit project aimed to provide a seamless interface for developers to create GUI applications that leverage native webviews on various systems. By integrating with the system’s webview, developers could effortlessly incorporate web content into their applications.
Key Focus Areas
- Native EMWebKit acted as a bridge between applications and the native webview. with one difference than EMWebKit and its being more lightweight because it would depend on the OS
Challenges Encountered
Quality of Microsoft Edge WebView2:
- Initially, the project relied on the Microsoft Edge WebView2 runtime in Windows.
- Unfortunately, issues related to stability, rendering, and performance hindered progress.
- Slow loading times and suboptimal rendering affected the overall user experience.
- The project needed a more robust solution.
A New Beginning
- In response to these challenges, a new version of EMWebKit emerged—one powered by the Chromium project. This revamped approach aimed to address limitations and provide a better solution for cross-language GUI development.