MacDownApp / MacDownApp/macdown

Migrate `WebView` to `WKWebview`

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Description

According to [documentation](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/webkit/webview?language=objc), `WebView` is removed from Catalina, even though for some reason MacDown still works for me. I think we need to migrate as soon as possible.

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Research direction

Start by locating MacDown's current WebView usage and read Apple's linked WebView documentation alongside the project's macOS setup. Trace the existing web-view integration before assessing the WKWebView migration, then verify that the editor still renders Markdown and preserves current behavior on a supported macOS version.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, objective-c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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