ng-conf '19: Progressive Angular: Using the Web Platform to Its Fullest

Unlock the Power of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) with Angular!

Discover how to build high-performance, feature-rich web applications using the latest browser APIs and the power of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). This workshop dives deep into leveraging Angular as a framework to create truly engaging user experiences.

During this full-day training, you'll gain expertise in:

• PWA Components: Understand the core building blocks of PWAs and how they work together.
• Service Worker API Fundamentals: Master the essential concepts of Service Workers for offline capabilities and enhanced performance.
• PWA Support & Workarounds: Explore current platform support for PWAs and learn effective workarounds for common limitations.
• Angular Service Worker: Get an in-depth understanding of Angular Service Worker, including advanced and often undocumented features.
• Practical Tips & Tricks: Benefit from a wealth of technical and UX tips to optimize your PWA development.
• Real-Life PWA Examples: Analyze successful PWA implementations to learn best practices.
• Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Handling Edge Cases: Learn how to proactively address potential issues and ensure a robust PWA.

Hands-on Experience:

You'll build a fully-featured, installable Angular PWA from a standard application. We'll guide you through each step using tools from the Angular team and the community. The result? A PWA ready to deliver an exceptional user experience with:

• Offline Experience: Ensure your app works seamlessly even without an internet connection.
• Optimized Networking: Improve performance and reduce data usage.
• Push Notifications: Re-engage users with timely and relevant updates.

We prioritize delivering value to your users, and while we won't just focus on achieving specific scores, a 100% Lighthouse score is a realistic goal!

Future-Proofing Your Skills:

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into upcoming changes to PWA-related APIs and the Angular Service Worker roadmap.

Bonus: Learn how to integrate Workbox, a popular PWA automation library, into your Angular projects.

The Web Platform is constantly evolving, and PWAs represent the future of web development. This workshop equips you with the skills to create modern, engaging, and performant web applications with Angular.