In fairness, the web isn't a bad choice for a business database app running on a central intranet or internet server. Certainly better than VBA or, worse, the ever-popular browser-based Java client. Bundling your client app up with Electron might even be a good choice if your users insist on using crap browsers & extensions.
What are the alternatives? Everything I can think of is C++, which is tough to justify for these sorts of apps. I wish there was a better alternative. The web ruined everything.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
