Chapter 1. Understanding Progressive Web Apps
Imagine that you had the ability to build a website that worked completely offline, offered your users near instant load times, and yet was secure and resilient to unreliable networks at the same time. Sounds both impossible and amazing! Believe it or not, most modern browsers already have these features built into them—they only need to be unlocked. When you build a website that takes advantage of these powerful features, you have what is known as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
In this chapter, you’ll learn what makes a web app progressive and how you can unlock the powerful functionality that already lies within your browser. By the end of the chapter, you’ll have a clear understanding of the benefits ...
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