WebView
WebView is a system component that allows developers to embed web content (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) within native mobile or desktop applications. It provides a browser-like view without requiring a full browser application, enabling hybrid app development where web technologies are used alongside native code. Common implementations include Android's WebView, iOS's WKWebView, and frameworks like Electron for desktop apps.
Developers should use WebView when building hybrid applications that need to leverage web content or existing web codebases within a native app, such as for displaying help pages, ads, or interactive forms. It's particularly useful for cross-platform development where sharing web-based UI components can reduce development time and maintenance costs compared to fully native implementations.