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Tauri adoption guide: Overview, examples, and alternatives
Excerpt
- **Integrations** — On integration, Tauri is designed to be flexible, allowing integration with any JavaScript framework or even vanilla JS. This means you’re not locked into a particular ecosystem. You can choose the right tools for your project, and Tauri’s plugin system allows for extending functionality as needed Even though Tauri has great benefits when it comes to developer experience, it doesn’t suit everyone and also has its defects. Listed below are some Tauri downsides that you must know before using it: - **Lack of Web APIs** — The lack of a full browser engine within Tauri means some Web APIs might not be available out-of-the-box, requiring additional plugins or custom implementations. This means occasionally you will have to come with additional implementations to meet your project needs for some Web APIs - **Learning curve** — As mentioned earlier, the Rust component of Tauri can be challenging for you if you’re new to systems programming languages. Getting proficient enough with Rust and understanding Tauri’s architecture can take time
Related Pain Points
Missing Windows package identity prevents native API access
8Tauri apps cannot obtain Windows package identity, which blocks access to many Windows-specific APIs including the notifications API, severely limiting functionality on Windows.
Steep learning curve and confusing syntax for newcomers
6Rust's steep learning curve frustrates newcomers, with common complaints about complex syntax, difficulty with intuitive construct selection, self-referential structures, and the borrow checker. Among non-Rust users surveyed, 22% cited Rust as 'too difficult to learn'.