💡[Feature]: Add Progressive Web App (PWA) Support

[zoxilsi]

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Feature Description

💡 Problem Description

The website currently lacks PWA support, limiting its ability to function offline, send push notifications, or be installed on a user’s device like a native app. This affects the mobile user experience and accessibility, especially on unstable networks.

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✅ Proposed Solution

• Add a manifest.json file with appropriate metadata (name, icons, theme color, etc.)
• Implement a service worker to handle offline caching and asset retrieval.
• Ensure the website meets the PWA install criteria (HTTPS, responsive design, etc.)
• Add meta tags to support mobile installation and full-screen mode.

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🔄 Alternatives Considered

• Developing a native mobile app: More resource-intensive and platform-specific.
• Using third-party wrappers: Adds dependencies and complexity without the flexibility of native PWA features.

PWA is the most efficient, platform-independent solution that works directly with the existing web stack.

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📘 Additional Context

Implementing PWA will:

• Improve load speed and performance on low-end devices.
• Enable offline access to previously visited pages.
• Increase engagement via installable app-like experience.
• Boost user retention and reduce bounce rates on mobile.

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🙌 Contributor Checklist

• I have checked for similar feature requests
• I agree to follow this project's Code of Conduct
• I am a GSSOC'25 contributor
• I want to work on this issue

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Use Case

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is ideal for creating a fast, reliable, and installable web experience that works across all devices and network conditions. It allows users to access the app offline, receive push notifications, and install the app directly on their home screen without using an app store. This is especially useful for e-commerce, blogs, booking platforms, and content-driven websites, where quick access, performance, and user engagement are crucial. PWAs provide a native app feel while being cost-effective and easier to maintain than separate iOS and Android apps.

Benefits

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Priority

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Record

• I have read the Contributing Guidelines
• Are you a GSSOC'25 contributor
• I want to work on this issue

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[sanjay-kv]

This is awesome, I would like to know exisiting functionality and they we do things won't be impacted by this right. If yes you can start working on it I will assign this issue shortly to u @zoxilsi

[zoxilsi]

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This is awesome, I would like to know exisiting functionality and they we do things won't be impacted by this right. If yes you can start working on it I will assign this issue shortly to u @zoxilsi

No it wont impact the existing functionality

[github-actions]

👤 Issue assigned to @zoxilsi.

[Gracee-b]

Hi, I would like to work on this issue as a contributor for GSSoC 2025. Kindly assign it to me if it's available.

[sanjay-kv]

Hi this is already assigned.