Progressive Web Application Development by Example

Leverage the full potential of the web to make your web sites better than native applications for every platform. Key FeaturesExplore different models and patterns required to develop progressive web applicationsCreate applications requiring shorter runtime for attracting more usersStudy different projects to understand the fundamentals of progressive web applicationsBook DescriptionAre you a developer that wants to create truly cross-platform user experiences with a minimal footprint, free of store restrictions and features customers want? Then you need to get to grips with Progressive Web Applications (PWAs), a perfect amalgamation of web and mobile applications with a blazing-fast response time.Progressive Web Application Development by Example helps you explore concepts of the PWA development by enabling you to develop three projects, starting with a 2048 game. In this game, you will review parts of a web manifest file and understand how a browser uses properties to define the home screen experience. You will then move on to learning how to develop and use a podcast client and be introduced to service workers. The application will demonstrate how service workers are registered and updated. In addition to this, you will review a caching API so that you have a firm understanding of how to use the cache within a service worker, and you'll discover core caching strategies and how to code them within a service worker.Finally, you will study how to build a tickets application, wherein you’ll apply advanced service worker techniques, such as cache invalidation. Also, you'll learn about tools you can use to validate your applications and scaffold them for quality and consistency. By the end of the book, you will have walked through browser developer tools, node modules, and online tools for creating high-quality PWAs.What you will learnExplore the core principles of PWAs Study the three main technical requirements of PWAs Discover enhancing requirements to make PWAs transcend native apps and traditional websites Create and install PWAs on common websites with a given HTTPS as the core requirementGet acquainted with the service worker life cycle Define service worker caching patternsApply caching strategies to three different website scenariosImplement best practices for web performanceWho this book is forProgressive Web Application Development by Example is for you if you’re a web developer or front-end designer who wants to ensure improved user experiences. If you are an application developer with knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this book will help you enhance your skills in order to develop progressive web applications, the future of app development.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Progressive Web Apps Creating a Home Screen Experience with a Web ManifestMaking Your Website Secure Service Workers-Notification, Synchronization, and Our Podcast App The Service Worker Life Cycle Master the Cache API- Manage Web Assets in a Podcast ApplicationService Worker Caching Patterns Applying Advanced Service Worker Cache Strategies Optimizing for Performance Service Worker Tools