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Some benefits of websites as apps - Instantly supports all operating systems and mobile devices - No need to download/install some .exe files (or your OS equi
by JSavageOne 3y ago
Some benefits of websites as apps
- Instantly supports all operating systems and mobile devices
- No need to download/install some .exe files (or your OS equivalent) with all the associated security risks
- A web app will likely get updated more frequently since it's easier to develop and update
I think VS Code proves that web apps can deliver
- ehutch79 3y agoIn order to use websites as a desktop app, i would think you need to download a binary and run it. Otherwise it's just a normal web app?
- JSavageOne 3y agoWith a Progressive Web App you can just download it as a desktop or mobile app by clicking on the download app icon in the URL bar
- jonny_eh 3y agoBut that isn't what was shared on HN. Why are we talking about PWAs?