Building Modern Apps with PWAs and Local Servers
Web technologies have come a long way, enabling developers to build modern desktop applications with frameworks like Electron, Tauri, or Wails. But what if you could achieve native integration without relying on these wrappers? Imagine delivering a Progressive Web App (PWA) from a local server, where a lightweight process handles native functionality while the PWA provides a polished UI. While this approach has its challenges—like installation complexity and local network communication—it opens up exciting possibilities for developers who want to rely solely on web technologies. Let’s dive into how this idea could reshape the way we think about desktop app development.