Why isn't there an Electron init?

The decision not to create an "Electron init" was based on several considerations discussed by Jessica during the early stages of the Electron project. Here are the main reasons:

1. Early Stage Focus: At the time when Electron was starting, it was essential to first raise awareness and explain the project, particularly the integration of Node and Chrome into a single runtime, which wasn't straightforward.

2. Flexibility Over Prescriptiveness: Electron can be used to build a wide range of applications, from simple menu bar apps to complex systems like Slack. An init approach might oversimplify or overcomplicate the setup for diverse projects, potentially leading to a poor developer experience.

3. Avoiding Unnecessary Complexity: Traditional inits often create many folders and files that may not be used, increasing complexity and potentially confusing new users.

4. Resource Constraints: Given that Electron was still proving itself, there was a need to be mindful of what could be maintained internally without excessive overhead. Maintaining a standard init could demand significant ongoing support that was not feasible at the time.

5. User Freedom: There are many ways to write an Electron app with different JavaScript frameworks, and defining a standard init could limit this flexibility and creativity [1].

These reasons collectively illustrate the thought process behind focusing on user education and flexibility rather than enforcing a standardized initiation process for Electron projects.