Progressive Web Application (PWA)

A progressive web application (PWA), commonly known as a progressive web app, is a type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Assembly. It is intended to work on any platform with a standards-compliant browser, including desktop and mobile devices. PWAs are?web apps that use service workers, manifests, and other web-platform features in combination with progressive enhancement to give users an experience on par with native apps. PWAs are smaller, enabling faster loading than native web applications and lowering the bounce rate.

Who invented PWA?

In 2015, the name “Progressive Web Apps” was coined by Chrome developer Alex Russel and designer Frances Berriman in an article that invited for a “deep shift in our understanding and tools” to “build better experiences across devices and contexts within a single codebase”.

Origin of PWA

Why PWA?

A study has shown that, on average, an app loses 20% of its users for every step between the user’s first contact with the app and the user starting to use the app. A user must first find the app in an app store, download it, install it and then, finally, open it. When a user finds your progressive web app, they will be able to immediately start using it, eliminating the unnecessary downloading and installation stages. And when the user returns to the app, they will be prompted to install the app and upgrade to a full-screen experience.

Benefits of PWAs

• They are responsive and work with many different screen sizes.
• They function just like normal Native Apps.
• The updates are independent, you don't need to visit the play store for an update.
• They're built with common web technologies.
• They're fast and lightweight.
• They work offline unlike other sites.
• They are discoverable via search engine.
• They are easily installable.
• Low maintenance cost.

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