PWA vs. NATIVE APP: PWAs (progressive web apps) are common websites that are progressively enhanced to function like native apps on supporting platforms. The characteristics of a PWA combine the best of the web and native apps:

PROGRESSIVE: Basically this means that browser choice will work for every user because the webpage content is emphasized first. Then progressively, layers of features and presentation material are added as the user's browser and internet connection allows. The more the end user accesses the webpage/app, the more the functionality and content emerge for a total user interface experience.

RESPONSIVE: Responds to any display structure - mobile, tablet, desktop, and any structure currently in development yet to surface.

SERVICE WORKERS: Native mobile apps have been around for awhile (apps downloaded from storehouses such as the App Store or Google Play). They provide high-end user experiences and elevated performance, downloaded at the expense of precious storage space, short of real-time updates, and low search engine visibility. Conventional web apps lack the opposite set of factors: deficient of native performance, along with dependence on unpredictable and potentially sluggish web connectivity. Service Workers are used in an effort to give progressive web apps the best of both worlds. They allow work offline, and/or function on low quality networks.

BEHAVES LIKE AN APP With app-style interactions and navigation (complete user interface experience), it feels like a native app to the user.

UP-to-DATE: The service worker process keeps the app fresh and up-to-date.

SECURE: With an HTTPS secured server, content is not jeopardized and is protected from unauthorized access.

DISCOVERABLE: Search Engines can easily locate and identify PWAs as applications with the help of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) and service worker registration.

ABILITY TO REENGAGE: Push notification capable.

INSTALLABLE: Save to "home screen" with a native app-like icon.

LINKABLE: Can be shared effortlessly by way of a URL and installation is uncomplicated.