Daniel Thompson-Yvetot - Tauri 2.0 - DevWorld 2024

Learn about the features and benefits of Tauri 2.0, a cross-platform app development framework that uses Rust, with a focus on security, ease of use, and community governance.

Key takeaways
  • Tauri 2.0 allows developers to create cross-platform apps using Rust, without having to learn a new language, as it compiles Rust code to native code for each platform.
  • Tauri uses a plugin architecture, which allows developers to extend the functionality of the runtime with plugins written in Rust, JavaScript, or other languages.
  • The project is governed by a foundation that represents the interests of developers and ensures the long-term health of the project.
  • Tauri has a strong focus on security, with a third-party security audit at every major release, and a system for signing updates to prevent tampering.
  • The project has a large and active community, with contributors from all over the world.
  • Tauri provides a way to build desktop apps that can be distributed on the desktop, without having to use a web view or Electron.
  • The project aims to provide a more secure alternative to existing solutions, by reducing the attack surface and preventing common vulnerabilities.
  • Tauri is designed to be easy to learn and use, with a small and simple API, and a focus on developer productivity.
  • The project has a strong focus on community, with a volunteer-driven governance model, and a desire to give back to the community.
  • Tauri is used in production by a number of companies, including Electric SQL, and has a growing ecosystem of developers and plugins.