Electron was (and still is) a big hit for a number of reasons. First, its cross-platform functionality enables developers to support Linux, Windows, and macOS from a single codebase. On top of that, it has a lean learning curve for developers familiar with Javascript. While it has its downsides — with application size and memory consumption the most prominent — it has opened up a wealth of possibilities for creating cross-platform desktop apps. However, since its release, a number of alternativ...