| Feature | Evergreen Runtime | Fixed Version Runtime | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Automatic (Windows Update) | Manual (Dev must update app) | | App Size | Small (Runtime is separate) | Large (Runtime included in app) | | Disk Usage | Shared system-wide | Exclusive to the app | | Security | Always patched | Dev responsible for patches | | Version Control | Loose (App uses current) | Strict (Dev pins the version) | | Best For | General consumer apps | Specialized/Offline environments |
: WebView2 uses the same rendering engine as Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium), providing a more modern and standards-compliant way to display web content. evergreen webview2
While the Fixed Version offers strict version control, it is the that has become the industry standard for most applications. This article explores what the Evergreen runtime is, how it works, its advantages, and what developers need to know to implement it effectively. | Feature | Evergreen Runtime | Fixed Version