Slack Desktop Electron [portable]

Before 2017, Slack’s desktop apps were essentially thin wrappers around a web view (specifically using node-webkit and later, customized webviews). The desktop client functioned largely as a browser that pointed to slack.com .

Unlike the old app which loaded a remote URL, the new app loads a local bundle. The UI is built on React . By shipping the JavaScript bundle locally with the Electron app, Slack decoupled the desktop app release cycle from the web client release cycle. They could optimize React components specifically for the desktop environment without worrying about breaking the web browser experience. slack desktop electron

To combat Electron’s reputation for being resource-intensive, Slack underwent a significant architectural rewrite : Before 2017, Slack’s desktop apps were essentially thin

: It functions as a hybrid app, wrapping the core web app (slack.com) in a native shell that provides access to the filesystem, shell, and notifications. The UI is built on React