Offline Glossary
Browse 5 offline terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
5 Offline Terms
- IndexedDB
- A low-level browser API for storing large amounts of structured data (including files and blobs) client-side. Unlike localStorage, it's asynchronous, supports...
- Local-First Software
- A software design philosophy where data lives primarily on the user's device, with optional sync to the cloud and other devices. Combines the speed and offline...
- PWA
- Progressive Web App — a web application that uses modern browser features (service workers, manifests) to deliver app-like experiences including offline...
- service worker
- A JavaScript file that runs in the background of a web page, acting as a programmable network proxy between the browser and the server. Service workers enable...
- Service Worker
- A JavaScript proxy that runs in the background between your web app and the network. Intercepts fetch requests, enabling offline support, caching strategies...