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PWAs in 2021

Is iOS Safari holding back the future of the web? Explore the PWA revolution and its biggest remaining hurdle.

PWAs in 2021
#1about 3 minutes

Defining the three core features of progressive web apps

Progressive web apps combine the reach of the web with the user experience of native apps by being capable, reliable, and installable.

#2about 3 minutes

Why early PWAs struggled to meet expectations

Initial PWA adoption was hindered by missing native capabilities, difficult-to-use service workers, and a poor installation experience.

#3about 9 minutes

Expanding PWA capabilities with modern web APIs

Project Fugu is closing the capability gap with native apps by introducing APIs for push notifications, app badging, file system access, and background tasks.

#4about 7 minutes

Building reliable and fast offline-first experiences

Mature service worker support, tools like Workbox, and the app shell model enable developers to build fast, offline-first PWAs with improved accessibility.

#5about 8 minutes

Creating a native-like PWA installation experience

Developers can now control the installation flow, customize launch screens, and achieve deeper system integration through Web APKs and app store distribution.

#6about 2 minutes

The future of PWAs and cross-platform parity challenges

The next evolution of PWAs depends on addressing the significant feature gap between platforms, particularly the limited support on iOS.

#7about 10 minutes

Q&A on PWA limitations and platform support issues

The discussion covers the biggest cons of PWAs, handling Apple's limited API support, and choosing between PWAs and React Native.

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