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Jaswinder Singh
Jaswinder Singh

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What Is the best framework for building Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)?

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are revolutionizing the way businesses deliver fast, reliable, and engaging experiences to users. They combine the best of web and mobile apps, offering offline functionality, push notifications, and fast performance.

Top PWA Frameworks to Consider in 2025

✅ React PWA – Ideal for large-scale applications. Offers reusable components and works well with Next.js for better performance.

✅ Angular PWA – Provides built-in support with Angular Service Workers, making it easy to implement caching and background sync.

✅ Vue PWA – A lightweight framework that’s beginner-friendly and offers seamless PWA integration using Vue CLI.

✅ Svelte PWA – A newer framework gaining traction due to its optimized performance and smaller bundle size.

✅ PWA Builder (Microsoft) – A no-code/low-code solution that quickly converts websites into PWAs.

✅ Workbox by Google – Not a full framework, but an essential tool for managing caching strategies and offline support in PWAs.
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Why Choose PWA Over Native Apps?**

  1. No app store approvals required
  2. Works offline and loads instantly
  3. Faster development & lower costs
  4. Easier updates without app downloads

If you need a full-fledged solution, React, Angular, and Vue are the top choices. For simpler use cases, PWA Builder or Workbox can help.

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Andrew Baisden

React gets my vote 😁

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