Seamless Delivery: Celebrating the Innovative Parcel Tracking PWA

A progressive web application (PWA),

or progressive web app, is a type of application software delivered through the web, built using common web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebAssembly. It is intended to work on any platform with a standards-compliant browser, including desktop and mobile devices.

Benefits of PWAs

A lot of organizations both private and public are switching to PWAs not only because they are cheap to develop but also because they offer greater engagement.
Now let’s look at a quick summary of the benefits of a PWA:

- They are responsive and work with many different screen sizes.
- They can run on multiple platforms and any device with a modern web browser.
- They function just like normal Native Apps.
- The updates are independent, you don’t need to visit the play store for an update.
- They’re built with common web technologies.
- They’re fast and lightweight.
- They work offline unlike other sites.
- They are discoverable via search engine.
- They are easily installable.
- Low maintenance cost.

Challenge:

For a parcel tracking application, the potential challenges could include the need for:

A scalable, responsive design that works on various devices and screen sizes.
Cross-platform compatibility to ensure functionality on any modern web browser.
Offline functionality so that users can access their parcel information without an internet connection.
Regular updates and feature enhancements without requiring users to manually update the app through an app store.
Discoverability through search engines as opposed to needing to download from an app store.
Low maintenance costs while providing a high-quality user experience.

Solution:

The Parcel Tracking PWA would address these challenges by:

Being built with common web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebAssembly for responsive design and cross-platform compatibility.
Functioning similarly to native apps but with the ability to run in a browser.
Enabling offline work capabilities through service workers and caching strategies.
Allowing updates to be pushed directly through the web without the user needing to do anything.
Offering search engine discoverability since it’s a website, improving accessibility and installation processes.
Providing a low maintenance cost due to the nature of PWAs and their architecture.