Engineering Glossary

What is Offline-First Progressive Web App (PWA)?

Web applications that function natively without cellular signal.

Definition

Ruggedized web applications built for field operations (mining, construction, logistics) that utilize IndexedDB or SQLite to store data locally and autonomously resolve complex sync conflicts via CRDTs once connectivity is restored.

Key Benefits

100% field uptime
Conflict-free data merging
Bypasses App Store taxes