Progressive Web Apps Explained
Here, we explore the concept of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and why they are becoming increasingly important for users.
What is a Progressive Web App?
Ryan touched on this during his appearance on the Coffee with Chris podcast: A Progressive Web App is a type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. PWAs are intended to work on any platform.
Key Benefits of PWAs
- Improved Performance: PWAs load quickly and can work offline, providing a better user experience.
- Increased Engagement: With features like push notifications, PWAs can re-engage users more effectively than traditional web apps.
- Cost-Effective: PWAs can be developed and maintained more easily than native apps, saving time and resources.
As more businesses recognise the benefits of PWAs, it's essential to consider how this technology could enhance your own web presence.
Here's a quick way to see what a PWA looks like:
- Fire up your web browser and navigate to a website that offers a PWA. (such as Notepad.js)
- Open your browser settings and select "Add app to Home Screen" (or a similar option).
- Open the PWA from your homescreen and explore its features.
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