Related to another comment I posted here, what's the opinion lately on native controls/UI widgets vs something cross-platform like this?
It always used to be argued (and maybe still is) that using the UI framework of the platform is preferable, but IMO the results of Electron apps I've seen look great, and I don't find them confusing to use.
The reverse seems to be true on mobile platforms, where people seem to be preferring native UI widgets and behaviour.
I think you're raising a valid point here. Electron apps are not confusing because they do look like "applications" in the broader sense. Built on web technologies, they end up looking like your average well-conceived and well-designed website out there. And that look is something that all users have now become accustomed to, so it does help bridge the platform gaps tremendously.
It always used to be argued (and maybe still is) that using the UI framework of the platform is preferable, but IMO the results of Electron apps I've seen look great, and I don't find them confusing to use.
The reverse seems to be true on mobile platforms, where people seem to be preferring native UI widgets and behaviour.