I recently learned that the Tauri framework is introducing support for an experimental servo/verso backend. This is exciting, but I’m unclear about what it means for developers like us.
Could someone clarify what advantages the servo/verso backend offers? How does it stack up against the existing webview system that Tauri currently employs? I’m interested in the performance aspects and if this update will influence how we create Tauri apps.
I’m also curious if anyone has tested this experimental feature and can share their experiences. Are there certain scenarios where the servo backend might be more advantageous than the conventional method?
The servo/verso backend represents a significant architectural shift for Tauri applications. By utilizing multiple processes, Servo enhances security isolation compared to the conventional single-process approach used by most webviews. This means that if one component crashes, it won’t affect the entire application. From a performance standpoint, Servo’s Rust engine promises improved memory management and resource utilization, although this comes with the trade-off of larger binaries and more intricate builds. While I haven’t personally tested the experimental version, it could be particularly beneficial for applications that handle sensitive information or require exceptional stability. Ultimately, the key consideration will be whether the performance advantages justify the additional complexity—especially for simpler applications that may currently operate effectively with the existing webview system.
I’ve been tracking servo dev for months and didn’t think we’d see tauri integration this early. The rendering differences will be obvious - servo’s CSS and layout handling is totally different from webkit/chromium webviews. Expect compatibility issues with existing apps, so back up b4 you test!
oh wow, this sounds really interesting! I hadn’t heard about this yet - when did they announce the servo integration? i’m wondering if this might help with memory usage since servo’s supposed to be more efficient than traditional webviews. have you found any official docs or roadmap details about when this might move out of experimental status?