{"id":10063,"date":"2021-01-15T10:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T09:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/?p=10063"},"modified":"2024-03-04T09:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T08:52:38","slug":"benefits-of-progressive-web-app-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/benefits-of-progressive-web-app-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of progressive web app development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-zbd8y7-e2b29ea7a5534a5a9938ca6107525572\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-zbd8y7-e2b29ea7a5534a5a9938ca6107525572 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-zbd8y7-e2b29ea7a5534a5a9938ca6107525572'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Benefits of progressive web app development<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can see today, mobile applications help us in our work and personal life. Developing a native, hybrid, or web app has advantages and disadvantages. In today&#8217;s post, we are going to focus on PWAs and talk about the <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">benefits of progressive web app development.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/progressive-web-app-development-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Progressive web applications<\/a>, native applications, or hybrid applications. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The type of mobile app that is needed can be one of the great dilemmas<\/span><\/strong> of companies when developing an app for their business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9789 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-progressive-web-apps.jpg\" alt=\"desarrollo progressive web apps \/ progressive web app development\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-progressive-web-apps.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-progressive-web-apps-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-progressive-web-apps-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think and talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/mobile-app-development-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile app development<\/a>, the first option that comes to mind is native applications. They are probably the most developed apps, thanks to their high level of customization. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">But in recent times, we can see how progressive web applications (PWA) are standing out.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When PWAs came out, they were not given proper importance. It was thought that they were another type of mobile application and that their contribution was very similar to others. But this changes when companies like Facebook or Twitter find out the potential of PWAs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">we will tell you everything you need to know about progressive web applications<\/span><\/strong>. We will talk about what progressive web apps are or how they work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are progressive web applications?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still don&#8217;t know what progressive web applications are, you are reading the right post. Below we will explain <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">what PWAs are and why they are increasingly developed in companies.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition of progressive web applications is that t<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">hey are the best combination between native applications and web pages<\/span><\/strong>. &#8220;And why?&#8221; You may be wondering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, these types of applications are based on web pages and are <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">developed thanks to website technologies<\/span><\/strong> such as CSS, HTML5, and JavaScript.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">they are like a native app in terms of user experience<\/span> <\/strong>since it provides a much more agile and faster user experience than a web page. Although the level of customization of progressive web applications is not as high as native apps, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">PWAs provide features such as push notifications that allow a high level of customization.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this combination of technologies and characteristics, more and more companies find out the benefits of progressive web app development for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How Progressive Web Apps Work<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you make the decision to develop a progressive web application, you must ask yourself if it is the type of mobile application that your company needs. Remember that although PWAs have great features and benefits, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">knowing the users who will use your app will be key to knowing if a progressive web application is the most appropriate solution.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having decided this, it&#8217;s time to find out how progressive web applications are developed. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are they created as if they were a web page or as a native application?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of progressive web applications is based on Services Workers, responsive web design, CSS, HTML, and JavaScript, along with specific frameworks that are used for mobile app development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-aplicaciones-web-progresivas.jpg\" alt=\"desarrollo aplicaciones web progresivas \/ pwa development\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-aplicaciones-web-progresivas.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-aplicaciones-web-progresivas-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/desarrollo-aplicaciones-web-progresivas-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services Workers is a technology used to run background services in browsers. It is a more complex tool that can be run independently of the application. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This technology forms the basis of the development of progressive web applications,<\/span><\/strong> and although it is not essential for its creation, it does facilitate the development of PWA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of progressive web app development<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the benefits of progressive web app development is the user experience that it offers, it is better than a web page. But how do you get a better user experience and attract quality traffic?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of PWAs &#8211; Fast, lightweight, and secure tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">faster and more secure than web pages<\/span><\/strong>, as well as they have a performance very similar to native apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, they are widely accepted by users because <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">they consume little data.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times when we have to delete content from our devices because the storage is almost full. Many times this is due to some native apps. With progressive web applications, this will not happen to you because they take up much less space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of PWAs &#8211; Cheaper than native apps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A benefit of progressive web app development is the price<\/span><\/strong>. They are<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0cheaper than developing native ones. Native apps require specific technology and resources, as well as more time. For these reasons, they are more expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know how much an app is worth, we recommend this post about <a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-create-app-for-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how much it costs to develop an app.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of PWAs &#8211; Offline, push notifications, and direct access<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the great benefits of progressive web app development is that they <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">work without an internet connection since they operate in the cloud<\/span><\/strong>. In addition, as if they were native apps, push notifications can also be sent to stay in contact with users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">PWAs allow you to create shortcuts to access an application from the home screen<\/span><\/strong> of a mobile device as if it were native.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of PWAs &#8211; No updates or downloads<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With progressive web applications, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">users do not need to update them because they are in the cloud<\/span><\/strong>, and this process is automatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to have a PWA on your device, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">it is not necessary to download it from any mobile application store<\/span><\/strong>, but it can be easily shared through a URL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another benefit of progressive web app development compared to the native one is that <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">PWAs can be adapted to any device without the need to do a specific development for each operating system<\/span><\/strong>. This makes responsive design key in progressive web applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aplicaciones-web-progresivas.jpg\" alt=\"aplicaciones web progresivas \/ pwa\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aplicaciones-web-progresivas.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aplicaciones-web-progresivas-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/aplicaciones-web-progresivas-450x257.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having read this post, it can be said that <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">PWAs combine the best of native applications and web pages<\/span><\/strong>, deleting the disadvantages of websites and using the best of apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that, although we have been making a comparison between native apps and progressive web, they are not substitutes but can be used together according to the strategy of each company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will PWAs become the most developed type of mobile application in the future?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> if you want to start creating an application for your company. <a href=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We are experts in app design and mobile app development.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pf1be7-bd98e49fb7ca26e52398f711a754377b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-pf1be7-bd98e49fb7ca26e52398f711a754377b{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-pf1be7-bd98e49fb7ca26e52398f711a754377b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9789,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[470],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile-app-development"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10063"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10063\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}