Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What are Universal Apps? Why do they stir up so much controversy?! In this video, Jay explains what universal apps and makes the case that for user-space apps, it's the way to go going forward.

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🕐 Time Codes

00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Why Linux packaging sucks for developers
02:58 - Snap packages
04:03 - There's some controversy surrounding snap packages
04:34 - Flatpak
05:47 - AppImages
06:34 - Check out the updated merch shop
07:26 - Why is there controversy surrounding universal apps?
09:34 - Universal Apps are AWESOME

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