Question 1

How do I create a Tauri app with a React frontend?

Accepted Answer

Use the `create-tauri-app` tool with npm, which scaffolds a project integrating any frontend framework. The Tauri CLI handles the Rust backend, and you can configure React in the frontend directory as per the documentation.

Question 2

Is Tauri better than Electron for performance?

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Yes, Tauri apps are generally faster and have smaller binaries because they use system webviews and a lightweight Rust backend, unlike Electron which bundles Chromium. This leads to lower memory usage and faster startup times.

Question 3

Does Tauri work on Ubuntu 18.04?

Accepted Answer

For Tauri v1, it requires webkit2gtk 4.0, which is available on Ubuntu 18.04. However, Tauri v2 needs webkit2gtk 4.1, typically found on newer systems like Ubuntu 22.04, so check your version compatibility.

Question 4

How to add a system tray icon in Tauri?

Accepted Answer

Tauri has built-in support for system tray icons via its API. Configure it in the Rust backend using Tauri's system tray module, and handle events from the frontend, as detailed in the official docs.

Question 5

Tauri or Flutter for cross-platform desktop apps?

Accepted Answer

Tauri uses web technologies for UI with a Rust backend, ideal for web devs. Flutter uses Dart and renders its own UI, offering more consistency but a different stack. Choose based on your team's expertise and UI requirements.

Question 6

Can Tauri apps update automatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tauri includes a built-in self-updater for desktop applications. Enable it in the configuration, and it handles checking for and installing updates, similar to native app updaters.

Question 7

What are the security features of Tauri?

Accepted Answer

Tauri emphasizes security with features like the native webview protocol (no local HTTP server), Rust's memory safety, and configurable permissions for frontend-backend communication, reducing common vulnerabilities.

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