Why quick apps? Developer value
Quick apps represent a new app dynamic that delivers powerful and rich interactive experiences whilst being easier and "lighter" to code than traditional native apps. Not only this, they can also be accessed near instantly -without any real download visible to the user- by scanning a QR code, or clicking a link.
So what makes quick apps special when compared to other emerging web based technologies (ex. PWA) that also seek to offer interactive application experiences and facilitated access?
And how do quick apps compare when we consider cross platform development platforms that facilitate the creation of native apps for different types of OS?
As the Quick App Initiative strives to nurture this emerging quick app ecosystem in Europe and beyond, these are important questions that we as a community should be able to answer.
This document will look at quick apps from a technical perspective; it will help answer the question of "why quick apps?" from a developer/technical perspective. And in turn, it will provide the fundamental insight that allow us to answer such questions from a business and user perspective.