What is Progressive Web App (PWA)?
A website that can work like a native app, with offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation.
Why It Matters
PWAs give users an app-like experience without requiring them to download anything from an app store.
Real-World Example
Twitter Lite is a PWA that can be installed on your phone's home screen and works offline.
“Understanding terms like Progressive Web App (PWA) matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Service Worker
A script that runs in the background of a browser, enabling features like offline support and push notifications.
Web Manifest
A JSON file that tells the browser how your web app should appear when installed on a device.
Responsive Design
Designing websites that automatically adjust their layout to look good on any screen size
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Related Terms
Responsive Design
Designing websites that automatically adjust their layout to look good on any screen size
Service Worker
A script that runs in the background of a browser, enabling features like offline support and push notifications.
Web Manifest
A JSON file that tells the browser how your web app should appear when installed on a device.
Frontend
The part of a website or app that users see and interact with directly
React
A popular tool for building user interfaces, created by Facebook, that makes complex UIs easier to manage
Next.js
A framework built on React that adds features like page routing, server-side rendering, and API handling