Question 1

How to bind JavaScript functions to C++ in webview?

Accepted Answer

Use the bind() method in C++ to expose functions to JavaScript, as shown in the examples; this allows two-way communication for handling events and data exchange between native and web code.

Question 2

Webview vs Electron: which is better for a desktop app?

Accepted Answer

Webview is ideal for lightweight, C/C++-focused apps without Node.js, offering smaller size and native integration. Electron suits full-featured web apps with Node.js backend but adds significant overhead.

Question 3

Can I use React or Vue with webview?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but webview only provides the web engine; you must bundle and serve your framework assets manually, as it lacks a built-in server or Node.js runtime for tooling.

Question 4

How to debug a webview application?

Accepted Answer

Debugging is limited since console.log() isn't supported; use native C/C++ debuggers and consider implementing custom logging or accessing the browser engine's dev tools if available on the platform.

Question 5

What are the system requirements for webview on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Requires the WebView2 runtime installed for Windows versions before 11; developers need a C++14 compiler like Visual Studio 2022 and the WebView2 SDK, as noted in the Prerequisites section.

Question 6

How to package a webview app for distribution?

Accepted Answer

Bundle HTML/CSS/JS assets with the executable; for Linux, ensure GTK and WebKitGTK libraries are present; for Windows, distribute WebView2 runtime or use static linking options detailed in the MS WebView2 Loader section.

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