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A progressive web app does not require you to download an executable. You simply install it from the browser. Here is an example https://mdn.github.io/pwa-exam
by Bilal_io 5y ago
A progressive web app does not require you to download an executable. You simply install it from the browser.
Here is an example https://mdn.github.io/pwa-examples/js13kpwa/ https://mdn.github.io/pwa-examples/js13kpwa/
You should be prompted to install or add the app to your home screen, depending on the platform and browser you're using.
Another big example of a pwa I use is Twitter on the desktop.
- 7sidedmarble 5y agoThe features that are core to how PWAs work really don't even need you to install the site per se. The caching and stuff works without installing it.
- Bilal_io 5y agoCorrect. "Installing" is more like creating a shortcut that looks like any other app, at least on Android and Windows.
- bkyiuuMbF 5y agoIt seems close to pointless, but a dedicated window per PWA pinned to your taskbar/start menu is handy. It also doesn't get clustered together with other browser windows which I like. And the icon is visually different. If you don't want the feature then you just don't install the "app" (strong word for it). I like it for a couple of things (JIRA, email) but not others (social media). I wish they hadn't removed the feature and I'm probably going to switch browsers because of it although I'm loathe to do so.
- aaaaaaaaata 5y agoWith the potential for contextual menu, and some stored local data, mhmm. It's really a UX thing. So glad it's getting more attention.
- csw-001 5y agoGotcha! That makes more sense to me now.