3 reasons to start developing progressive web applications
The opinion of a Swiss IT service provider on the subject of 'progressive web application (pwa)'.
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are web apps that combine the best of the web and mobile worlds. Like traditional web apps, PWAs are accessed through a web browser, but they offer an app-like experience with features such as offline support and push notifications. Background: Web applications have been around for some time, but in recent years they have really boomed. One reason for this is the rise of smartphones and tablets, which have made web applications a more viable option than traditional desktop applications. Another reason is the rise of
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What are Progressive Web Applications?
Progressive web applications (PWAs) are web applications that load like normal web pages or websites but offer the user features such as offline working, push notifications and access to device hardware that are traditionally reserved for native applications.
PWAs are built using standard web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS. They are hosted on a web server like any other website, but can also be installed on the user's device like a native application.
PWAs are designed to work on any type of device, including those with low power and bandwidth. They can be accessed through a web browser like any other website, but they can also be installed on the user's device like a native application.
PWAs offer many of the same features as native applications, including offline access, push notifications and access to the device hardware. They are also easier to develop and maintain than traditional native applications.
Advantages of using progressive web applications
- PWAs are more reliable because they work offline and in areas with low network connectivity.
- They are also more attractive as users can add them to their home screen and receive notifications.
- Finally, PWAs are more efficient because they load quickly and consume less data.
Large companies working with PWAs
Starbucks
Starbucks is one of the largest and best-known coffee chains in the world. With more than 28,000 shops in 77 countries, Starbucks needed a way to improve the customer experience and make it easier for customers to order and pay for their coffee.
In 2016, Starbucks launched its own progressive web app. The app was an instant success, with more than 10 million active users in the first six months. One of the main reasons for the success was the fact that the app was available offline. This meant that people could order and pay for their coffee even when they had no reception.
Starbucks' advanced web app also offered a number of other features, such as the ability to save your favourite drinks, view the nutritional information for each drink and find the nearest Starbucks location.
AliExpress
AliExpress is a Chinese e-commerce company that sells products to consumers around the world. In 2017, AliExpress launched its own progressive web app.
The AliExpress progressive web app offers a range of features, including the ability to track your order, view the latest offers and contact customer service. It also offers a faster and more secure checkout process.
Since its launch, AliExpress' progressive web app has been a huge success, with more than 100 million active users.
Tools and services for progressive web applications
There are a number of tools and services you can use to create progressive web apps.
First of all, you need a good web development platform. Progressive web apps are built using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, so you need a platform that supports these technologies. There are a number of popular development platforms to choose from, including Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Visual Studio and Apple Xcode.
Once you have a development platform, you need to decide on a web server. A web server is responsible for delivering web pages and applications to users. There are a number of popular web servers, including Apache, IIS and nginx.
Once you have a development platform and a web server, you need to choose a hosting provider. A hosting provider is a company that offers web hosting services. Web hosting services allow you to host your website or application on the Internet. There are a number of popular hosting providers, including GoDaddy, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform.
Once you have found a development platform, a web server and a hosting provider, you will need to choose a progressive web application development tool. Progressive web application development tools allow you to create and deploy progressive web applications. There are a number of popular progressive web application development tools to choose from, including PWA Builder, Web Starter Kit and Angular CLI.
Conclusion
Progressive web applications are the next step in the evolution of the web. They offer the best of both worlds, combining the convenience and accessibility of the web with the speed and functionality of native applications. They are a great way to provide a better user experience for your customers and can help you stand out from the competition.
