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Making a document editor. Desktop app or Web Browser?

by Sterling729

I made a previous post about making a cloud based notebook like Evernote that permanently keeps every record of the doc (that way, you realize a previous storyline you wrote was better than the current and can go back to it).

Right now, I have a basic Java Spring Boot / Postgres server running locally. I am planning on making a MVP with Java Swing as a desktop app. But, I have a feeling it might be better to go with a simple React frontend?

A few concerns I have, is creating an MVP for a doc editor in Java Swing fairly easy compared to React? Will people be put off that they have to download an app vs. just going to a website? What would story writers, lawyers, etc. prefer? Also for desktop app, Java or C#?

Please, let me know ANYTHING you think might possibly be a concern.

thanks

Sterling729's avatarSterling729
on November 18, 2019
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    Do a sample small project with Draft.js. It's Facebooks React editor. Pretty nice to use and implements reactive markup and highlighting. Great support for markdown syntax if that’s a feature you want.

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      Thanks, I just went with Java Swing for now... Maybe when I release my MVP and the feedback recommends the platform be built on a browser, then I'll make the switch

      Sterling729's avatar Sterling729
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