Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) are web applications that offer a regular site to users but appear as a native mobile application. PWAs try to bring the compatibility of a native mobile application to the modern browser’s feature set, taking full advantage of advances in both areas of development
What defines a PWA?
→ Universal: A PWA should work perfectly for every user, regardless of browser.
→ Responsive: Should work with any device, such as your laptop, tablet, smartphone, and so on.
→ Design: Design should be similar to native mobile apps, in other words, simplified and easy-to-find menus, with simple interactivity for advanced features.
→ Secure: PWAs must use HTTPS to keep user data safe.
→ Discoverable: Users can find PWAs, and they are easily identified as an application (rather than a “site”).
→ Engagement: A PWA must have access to native engagement features like push notifications.
→ Updates: PWAs are kept up-to-date and offer the latest versions of a service.
→ Installation: Allows users to easily “install” the PWA on their home screen without the need for an app store.
→ Sharing: PWAs only require a single URL to share, without any installation.
As you can see, PWAs aim to provide users with a complete website experience with the optimized features and interface design of a native application
