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Progressive web apps (PWA)

Not every digital product needs to be downloaded from an app store. In many cases, teams want to deliver a strong mobile experience without requiring users to install anything. Progressive web apps (PWAs) provide a way to do that.

What a progressive web app is

A progressive web app is a digital solution that runs in a browser but behaves like a mobile app.

Users can access it via a URL and, in some cases, add it to their home screen to use it like a regular app. It combines the reach of the web with many of the capabilities of mobile platforms.

When PWAs make sense

PWAs are often a good fit when:

ease of access is important
users are unlikely to download an app
the product needs to work across many devices
speed of delivery is a priority

They are commonly used for products that need broad reach without the friction of app store distribution.

How PWAs work in practice

PWAs are built using web technologies and are delivered through a browser. They can:

load quickly, even on slower networks
be accessed without installation
continue working with limited connectivity in some cases
stay up to date without requiring manual updates

This allows teams to deliver improvements continuously without relying on app store approvals.

Benefits for your team

A well-designed progressive web app can:

reduce the cost of supporting multiple platforms
simplify how updates are released
reach a wider range of users
lower the barrier for users to start using the product

Because there is no installation step, users can access the product more quickly and with less friction.

What to consider

PWAs also have limits. They may not be suitable for:

features that rely heavily on device hardware
highly performance-sensitive use cases
products that depend on deep platform integration

Choosing a PWA approach works best when those constraints are understood early.

Designing the right solution

The decision is not just about technology. It depends on:

how users will access the product
what the product needs to do
how often it will change

In many cases, PWAs work best as part of a broader digital strategy rather than a standalone choice.

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