A Guide to Progressive Web Apps

The difference between web apps and native mobile apps becomes harder to spot the more that web technologies continue to evolve.  Thanks to innovations in web tech, desktop and mobile browsers are now far more sophisticated and are able to mimic interactions previously only associated with native mobile apps.

The emergence of Progressive Web Apps (PWA) means that developers are now able to create a product that offers users a similar experience to that of a native app across desktop and mobile browsers.

There are a range of technologies at use in PWAs that work hand in hand with key UX fundamentals, which include:

  • • Content download, to allow offline viewing
  • • Push notifications
  • • Native sharing
  • • Instant page loading
  • • Smooth navigation animations
  • • Responsive layout
  • • Add to homescreen prompt

 

PWAs load much faster as they are often a lot smaller than native apps. Users are also able to add the PWA to their device’s homescreen on mobiles which means it can be accessed very quickly.

The combination of technology and UX design gives a much more fluid experience on the web.

If you’re looking for a Progressive Web App or ‘PWA’ then contact the team to discuss your needs! Email hello@sixports.com

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