What is PWA?
Progressive Web Applications are applications that you can open on your browser or download directly to your device and use it as native application. They can work offline, have a much richer API support such as Bluetooth, Camera, etc. PWAs are faster than web applications and most of the time takes less storage compared to native mobile applications.
PWA Benefits
Installable App
You can install PWA on your device without the need to access platform specific application stores and it supports popular platforms such as Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux.
Works Offline
PWA can run without having an internet connection and it doesn’t matter if you’re accessing PWA from a browser or using it as a native application.
Single Code Base
PWA is a web application at its core, so only a single codebase must be maintained allowing it to run on computers, tablets and smartphones.
More API Capabilities
PWA is capable of reaching a wider range of APIs from your device such as Bluetooth, Camera, File System, Notifications, Geolocation, Device Position and Orientation, Web Share, Authentication, Speech Recognition, AR/VR and more.
Instant Updates
PWA updates directly and skips the application store update process meaning your users can almost instantly enjoy the latest version of your application.
High Performance
PWA offers high performance by utilizing multiple threads and manages assets more efficiently which is very important for slower mobile devices.