Jason Santa Maria analyses the shortcomings of current web design tools and browsers and asks if Webkit could be the basis of desktop app for web design. A thought-provoking must-read, especially if you have felt less-than-satisfied with the tools you now use for web design. I think he asks some pertinent questions for 2010.
Just like a browser, it could pull assets from remote servers; and just like a desktop app, it could make use of local processing power and OS-level functionality. This would allow it to effectively combine some of the best of both worlds, with a foot firmly planted in the web.
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My coworker and I have been discussing a possible attempt to create an app such as this. I don’t think we’d realistically have the time or resources though. This is a great read to inspire though!