Approximately one year ago (in Edge 122), Microsoft initiated the transition from React to WebUI 2.0 for Microsoft Edge to enhance the browser’s speed, particularly on lower-end devices lacking fast processors and SSDs.
In a recent announcement, Microsoft revealed that “no fewer than 14” distinct areas of the user interface in Microsoft Edge now utilize WebUI 2.0 instead of React.
For those unfamiliar, React is a JavaScript library designed for building user interfaces (UI), enabling developers to create reusable UI components that efficiently update and render as data changes within an application. On the other hand, WebUI 2.0 is more broadly used to describe web-based user interfaces, representing the second version of a system or application.
With this update from React, Microsoft claims that the browser operates more swiftly, with even migrated pages loading 40% faster.
Currently, several browser components that have been migrated include: Favorites, Browser essentials, Downloads, and many others.
Moving forward, Microsoft plans to implement WebUI 2.0 for several critical interfaces such as Settings > Print Preview > Read Aloud and more.
This migration process is expected to significantly enhance the browsing experience, particularly in key areas of the Edge application that users frequently access.
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Via: Microsoft
