Ply: Build cross-platform apps in Rust
Summary
Ply aims to simplify cross-platform app development in Rust by offering an immediate-mode UI, a builder-pattern API, and centralized asset managers. The article presents a candid comparison with popular Rust UI frameworks (Bevy, Iced, egui, Slint) and explains why the author moved away from C-based Clayquad toward a 100% Rust solution. It also highlights Ply 1.0 features and the emphasis on interactive documentation to improve developer experience.