There definitely niches for native apps, but they're just niches. It's like massive C++ vs others debates in the 90s. Eventually, people only use C++ where it suits the niche, instead of using it for most of the things like it was in the 90s.
Economically, it's basically 'web first' or at least web by default. Not only it's cheaper, but also faster to iterate, since major clients' logic could be unified.
Development wise, most non-desktop developers hate native desktop development. There are too many quirks in different platforms.
PS: There are so many Electron hates in this thread. Sure, there are a lot of crappy Electron apps, but they're more likely assembled in like one afternoon either because it's a personal hobby project tool or their company wanted only a working software and demanding their developer to release it within one week. Given the same amount of investment, I believe Electron wouldn't be too much short than native apps.
VSCode like everybody mentioned is pretty slick. And personally I feel Discord's Electron app and the React Native app are pretty nice as well.
Economically, it's basically 'web first' or at least web by default. Not only it's cheaper, but also faster to iterate, since major clients' logic could be unified.
Development wise, most non-desktop developers hate native desktop development. There are too many quirks in different platforms.
PS: There are so many Electron hates in this thread. Sure, there are a lot of crappy Electron apps, but they're more likely assembled in like one afternoon either because it's a personal hobby project tool or their company wanted only a working software and demanding their developer to release it within one week. Given the same amount of investment, I believe Electron wouldn't be too much short than native apps.
VSCode like everybody mentioned is pretty slick. And personally I feel Discord's Electron app and the React Native app are pretty nice as well.