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PWAs vs. Native Apps: Which One Wins?
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and Native Apps offer distinct advantages in mobile and web development.
- PWAs run in browsers but behave like native apps, offering offline functionality and push notifications.
- PWAs are cross-platform, don't need app store approval, support offline functionality, and are discoverable for SEO.
- Native apps provide superior performance, full device integration, and a better user experience.
- PWAs are suitable for content-heavy apps, while Native Apps excel in high-performance and hardware-intensive applications.
- Popular examples of PWAs include Twitter Lite, Pinterest, and Uber.
- Popular examples of Native Apps are Instagram, Pokémon GO, and Spotify.
- Building a PWA involves choosing a framework, implementing service workers, and optimizing performance.
- Building a Native App includes selecting the platform, following app store guidelines, and optimizing for performance.
- PWAs are growing in adoption, especially for businesses focused on cost and reach, while native apps dominate performance-heavy sectors.
- Big companies like Starbucks and Forbes use PWAs for wider reach, with Google and Microsoft pushing PWA adoption.
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