Web Push

Definitions

1. A protocol (RFC 8030) and set of browser APIs that allow a server to send push notifications to a user's device through a push service, even when the web page is closed, by leveraging a registered Service Worker to receive and display the notification.

   In plain English: A technology that lets websites send notifications to your phone or computer even when you're not actively visiting the site.

   Example: "Web Push re-engages users who abandoned their cart — the notification fires even if they closed the tab three days ago."

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• DOM
• Inspector
• WebRTC
• Web Worker
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• Preload
• Ready State
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