Description

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Build Apps That Feel Native—Without App Stores

Progressive Web Apps combine the best of websites and mobile apps: fast loading, offline access, push notifications, and the ability to be installed on a user’s home screen—without going through the App Store. This Net Ninja PWA tutorial shows you how to transform any website into a PWA in under an hour.

What You’ll Build

  • A news reader PWA that works offline
  • A task manager with background sync
  • A restaurant menu app that users can install on their phone

Key Technologies Covered

  • Web App Manifest—define name, icons, and display mode
  • Service Workers—cache assets and enable offline use
  • Cache API—strategies for caching static and dynamic content
  • Fetch API—intercept network requests for smart caching
  • Lighthouse—audit and optimize your PWA score

Why PWAs Matter in 2025

  • No app store approval—deploy instantly like a website
  • Lower bounce rates—PWAs load faster than traditional sites
  • Higher engagement—users spend 2x more time in PWAs
  • Perfect for Nigeria—works well on low-end devices and slow networks

Who Should Take This?

  • Web developers wanting to add app-like features
  • Freelancers offering PWA upgrades to clients
  • Startups validating mobile ideas without native complexity
  • Students building modern portfolio projects

Future-Proof Your Web Skills

PWAs are the future of mobile web—and companies like Twitter, Starbucks, and Uber Eats use them to reach millions.

Don’t just build websites. Build experiences. Enroll today.