Progressive Web Apps (PWA)
Progressive Web Apps use modern web technologies to deliver app-like experiences through the browser. PWAs can work offline, send push notifications, and be installed on the home screen — without goin…
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Definition
Progressive Web Apps use modern web technologies to deliver app-like experiences through the browser. PWAs can work offline, send push notifications, and be installed on the home screen — without going through app stores. For India, where many users have limited storage and data, PWAs offer a lighter alternative to native apps.
Key Points
- Work offline using Service Workers for caching
- Installable on home screen without app store
- Lighter than native apps — uses less storage and data
- Ideal for Indian market: low-end devices, limited storage, expensive data
Frequently Asked Questions
PWAs are better when: your users have low-end phones, storage is a concern, you want to avoid app store friction, or you need to reach users across platforms quickly. Native apps are better when: you need advanced device features (Bluetooth, AR), require background processing, or need the credibility of app store presence. Many Indian companies offer both.
For many use cases, yes. Twitter Lite (PWA) saw 65% increase in pages per session and 20% decrease in bounce rate in India. However, PWAs can't access all device APIs (NFC, Bluetooth on iOS, advanced camera controls). For businesses targeting the Indian mass market, PWAs offer the best reach-to-cost ratio.
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