Configuring a PWA

In this section, we will understand what PWAs are and how they can be useful. Let’s first understand what PWAs are in the next subsection.

Introduction to PWAs

PWA is not an official or formal term. It was first used by Google to refer to web applications that are flexible and adaptable. PWAs are web applications that take advantage of both web and native app features. They are implemented using various technologies and standard patterns. PWAs tend to be faster and more reliable as they use features provided by modern browsers that allow them to access native platform features and work offline. Generally speaking, PWAs are applications written using web technologies that look and behave like web applications; however, by using modern browser technologies, they offer the functionalities of native applications. For instance, they can work offline, send push notifications, and be installed as an application.

PWAs are important for various reasons. First...