Progressive Web Apps (PWA) with Next.js: Complete Setup Guide

What Makes a PWA?#

• Web App Manifest (installable)

• Service Worker (offline capability)

• HTTPS (security requirement)

• Responsive design

PWA Manifest#

{ "name": "My App", "short_name": "MyApp", "display": "standalone", "start_url": "/", "icons": [{ "src": "/icons/icon-192.png", "sizes": "192x192" }] }

PWA Checklist#

• Web App Manifest with proper icons

• Service Worker for offline caching

• HTTPS in production

• Responsive design

• Push notifications for engagement

• Lighthouse PWA audit passing