Mobile App that is NOT Disconnected

[rjolda]

Hi Bruce,
You mentioned that a Mobile APP ( PWA ) would run clarion code if it was connected all the time.  I am making a PWA which will run ONLY if connected. 
1. Do I need a sync server in that case - seems like I wouldn't?
2. The PWA would run only if connected - therefore it seems logical to test for connection and run if there is one. If no connection, display a message that the app will run only when connected to the internet.
Can you help with information to sort this out please.
Thanks,
Ron

[Jane]

Hi, Ron,

If it only runs when connected, one option would be a plain web-app with CSS focused on usability on a mobile screen.  Use big buttons, only needed functionality, etc.  By definition, that would only work when connected.

As for a PWA, you might find it valuable to spend an hour or two working through some of the MDN tutorials.
This is Creating your first PWA

And this page is the basic everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know page: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Progressive_web_apps

Cheers,

Jane

*edited to fix link

[rjolda]

Jane,
The thing I want is the look and feel of an installed App on the mobile phone.
Thanks for the tutorials.  These look like a great place to start.
Ron

[Bruce]

good questions Ron.
#1 - correct, no Sync server required.
#2 - would be done inside the service worker. I'll take a look at that sometime after I get home for a future build.

I should also make an example of this.