The term Progressive Web App (PWA) is used to describe web apps that make use of modern browser features to deliver rich, app-like experiences. Typically, a PWA will exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:
- Progressive: Works on all devices, with progressively enhanced functionality
- Responsive: Has a flexible layout that fits any form factor
- Connectivity-independent: Will function under poor network conditions, and even offline
- App-like: Feels like an app, with an app shell, and fetches new content mostly without full page refreshes
- Discoverable: Identifiable as an app while also being indexable by search engines on the web
- Installable: Can be added to the home screen of a device
The reason PWAs have gained prominence now is because the web platform has grown sufficiently mature to deliver such experiences. HTML5 has become advanced...
