PWA Fundamentals Topic 29

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Introduction

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are web applications that provide a native-like experience to users. They combine the best of web and mobile apps, offering features such as offline capabilities, push notifications, and device hardware access.

Key Concepts

Best Practices

• Use a responsive design to ensure the app works on all screen sizes.
• Implement caching strategies to enhance performance.
• Regularly update the service worker to handle changes in the app.

Code Examples

Service Worker Registration

if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) {
    window.addEventListener('load', () => {
        navigator.serviceWorker.register('/service-worker.js')
        .then(registration => {
            console.log('Service Worker registered with scope:', registration.scope);
        })
        .catch(error => {
            console.error('Service Worker registration failed:', error);
        });
    });
}
            

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