Client-Side Development Tutorials, Guides & Insights

npm install -g http-server
http-server -S -C cert.pem -K key.pem

Progressive Web Apps offer a compelling way to build web applications that provide a native-like experience. By leveraging modern web APIs such as Service Workers, Web App Manifest, and IndexedDB, you can create PWAs that are responsive, offline-capable, and engaging. This tutorial covered the essential steps to set up a PWA and integrate modern web APIs to enhance functionality.

WebSockets provide a full-duplex communication channel over a single TCP connection, allowing both the client and server to send messages at any time. Unlike HTTP, WebSockets maintain a persistent connection, making them ideal for applications requiring real-time updates, such as chat apps, online gaming, and live notifications.

If you haven’t already installed Node.js, you can download it from the official website. Node.js includes npm, the package manager we will use to install dependencies.