Building Next-Gen Cross-Platform Apps with Tauri 2.0 by Devlin Duldulao

Javascript Rust Security

Discover how Tauri 2.0 enables building lightweight cross-platform apps with web tech and Rust. Learn about its architecture, native features, and deployment to major app stores.

Key takeaways

Tauri 2.0 is a framework for building cross-platform apps (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) using web technologies and Rust
Unlike Electron, Tauri uses the system’s native web view instead of bundling Chrome, resulting in smaller app sizes (2.6MB iOS, 15MB Android)
Compatible with most JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.) while allowing use of Rust for backend functionality
Uses a multi-process architecture with security boundaries between frontend (WebView) and backend (Rust) code
Provides native platform features through plugins and APIs (dialogs, notifications, system access)
Supports converting existing web applications into mobile/desktop apps without major rewrites
Implements async message passing between processes and security boundaries for system resource access
Requires minimal Rust knowledge - developers can use primarily JavaScript/TypeScript
Includes CLI tools for project scaffolding and build processes
Can distribute apps to App Store, Google Play Store, Linux repositories and other platforms

Building Next-Gen Cross-Platform Apps with Tauri 2.0 by Devlin Duldulao

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