Explore the foundations of Tauri, a Rust-based system for creating small, fast, and secure applications using system Web views for desktops, in this 41-minute conference talk by Daniel Thompson-Yvetot at Rust Linz in February 2022. Delve into the history, philosophy, approach, and future of the open-source Project Tauri. Gain insights into how Tauri leverages Rust to develop efficient and secure desktop applications, with the promise of mobile support on the horizon. Learn about the project's core principles and its potential impact on cross-platform application development. This informative presentation, supported by Microsoft, offers valuable knowledge for developers interested in Rust-based application frameworks and the future of desktop and mobile app development.