Direct answer
What is PWA (Progressive Web App)?
- Short definition
-
A PWA is a web application that uses modern browser capabilities to deliver an app-like experience, including offline support, push notifications, and home screen installation.
- Why it matters
- PWAs offer near-native app experiences without app store approval processes, reaching users instantly via the web while working offline.
How teams use PWA (Progressive Web App)
Use this term when you need to describe the practical role it plays in a software project.
Common use cases
- Adding mobile app-like features to web apps
- Enabling offline functionality for field workers
- Push notifications for engagement
- Home screen installation without app stores
Examples of PWA (Progressive Web App)
These examples show the term in everyday product, platform, or operations work.
Real-world examples
- Twitter PWA working offline with cached tweets
- E-commerce PWA allowing offline browsing of products
- News site PWA with push notifications for breaking news