YOU NEED A NATIVE APP. That's what we've been told repeatedly since Apple first announced the iPhone App Store. And perhaps you do. Native apps can make sense depending on an organization's size and needs.
But what about potential customers who don't have your app? Or current customers on a desktop computer? What about people with limited space on their phones who delete apps to make room for other things? What is their experience like?
This is where progressive web apps (sometimes referred to as PWAs) shine. They combine the best features of the web with capabilities previously only available to native apps. Progressive web apps can be launched from an icon on the home screen or in response to a push notification. They load nearly instantaneously and can be built to work offline.
Best of all, progressive web apps simply work. They are an enhancement to your website. No one needs to install anything to use a progressive web app. The first time someone visits your website, the features of a progressive web app are available immediately - no app stores (unless you want them). No gatekeepers. No barriers.
This workshop is built around different technologies that when put together help create a Progressive Web Application
Progressive web apps represent much more than the discrete technologies that comprise them. They herald a new era where fast and immersive experiences are democratized. It’s not surprising that some of the earliest adopters of progressive web apps have been in developing markets where storage is limited, connections are slow, and networks are metered.
Basic understanding of the following topics
While the first topic is a hard requirement for the rest, there are some introductory code labs present.