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Comment on Ask HN: Why isn't Java/Kotlin seen as a contender for cross-platform apps?

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How many code bases do you have to maintain when you want your UI to be available as both a desktop app and a webapp?

How many frontend developers are available for JS vs Java?

Is the JS bundle size that important when it comes to a desktop app? How does it compare to a jar file?

These are just a few of the questions that play into people's decisions.

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