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Over the past several years, the shift towards a web-based technology stack has transformed the creation of custom tools and IDEs. Approximately seven years ago, the promise of web-based platforms prompted many teams to adopt these technologies, despite their infancy and limited framework support. Today, in 2024, the ecosystem has matured significantly, revealing successful technologies and architectural patterns while highlighting those that have not gained traction. This talk will delve into the experience of building custom web-based tools and IDEs we have gained over past years, focusing on migrating existing tools from the Eclipse desktop platform to a web-based stack. Drawing from numerous customer projects, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the pitfalls and best practices when building web-based tools today. Attendees will gain insights into: - The Evolution of Web-Based Tools: Understand the current state of the ecosystem, including which technologies have become essential and which have faded away. - Architectural Patterns: Learn about the effective strategies for building web-based tools, including the trend towards performing more tasks in the browser versus relying heavily on backend services. - Technology Choices: Discuss the pros and cons of popular platforms such as Eclipse Theia and VS Code, and how to make informed decisions based on your project needs. This session is designed for developers, software engineers, and decision-makers interested in creating next-generation web-based tools or transitioning existing tools to a web-based stack. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the current landscape, enriched with practical advice to ensure your projects are poised for success in the modern web ecosystem.