"progressive web application" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: progressive web applications [plural]
Etymology: Coined by designer Frances Berriman and Google Chrome engineer Alex Russell in 2015, from the notion that web applications can progressively turn into native-like apps, following the idea of progressive enhancement. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=progressive web application}} progressive web application (plural progressive web applications)
  1. (software, web development) A type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebAssembly. Categories (topical): Programming, Software, Web design Synonyms: progressive web app, PWA
    Sense id: en-progressive_web_application-en-noun-Hd4dhNka Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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