From Jurassic Web to Offline-First and More with Service Workers

Explore the evolution of web technologies from AppCache to Service Workers in this comprehensive conference talk. Dive into the world of offline-first development, push notifications, and background sync capabilities. Learn how Service Workers function in detail, including their installation, update processes, and debugging techniques. Discover the integration of modern APIs such as promises, cache, and fetch. Examine the practical applications of Service Workers in classic websites, progressive enhancement strategies, and the comparison between native and web applications. Gain insights into the Web App Manifest, Chrome's role as an IDE, and future developments in web technologies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to leverage Service Workers and related APIs for creating more robust, offline-capable web applications.

Intro
Internet of Things
Connectivity
Mobile plan
Offlinefirst
Pocket
The sweeter up
Appcache
Service Worker Demo
How does it work
Service Worker Thread
Fetch API
JavaScript
Install
Update
Redirecting messages
Debugging
Who needs it
Classic websites
CSS
Templating
Diff
Cache vs Network
Browser support
Helpers
Progressive Enhancement
Native vs Web
Homescreen
Web App Manifest
Chrome as an ID
Whats next
No longer technical excuses
Conclusion