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QtWebEngine/UseCases
This is a braindump of use cases & features we have and miss. Note that this might be stale!
Web Browser
Features: All
Attributes: Security
Missing: Resource Mgmt, Autofill, Password Manager, ...
E-Mail Client
Features: HTML, CSS, ...
Attributes: Isolation to local access
Missing: More isolation features (e.g. preventing video tags)
Chat Application
Features: WebRTC (Device Mgmt), Screen Sharing
Missing: Selective screen sharing.
Online Advertisements
Features: Embedding UI
Online Payment
Features: HTTPS, WebAuthN
Missing: Payment API?
Custom GUI
Features: Custom Protocols, Desktop Integration (Drag&Drop)
Attributes: Startup time, Performance
Missing: WebUSB, WebBluetooth, ...
Login/Welcome Screen
Features: oauth, kerberos...
Missing: Native QWidget integration on Windows
Report Generator
Features: PDF Viewing, PDF Printing, SVG
Missing: 'page' medium, printing story for QML
Help / Manual
Features: HTML/CSS, Video Support, PDF Viewing
Attributes: Concern about size
Missing:
Online Maps
Features: Touch, 3D Support
Attributes:
Missing: 3D Support on Windows
Video Conferencing Client
Features: Video Support, incl. encoding, and camera access. Plus, the same features as in "Login/Welcome Screen" for SSO
Attributes: use of codecs, performance, authentication
Missing: TBD
Media Streaming Client
Aka, a new Netflix app
Features: Video Support, same features as in "Login/Welcome Screen", DRM support
Attributes: use of codecs, performance, authentication, DRM
Missing: TBD