Step-by-Step: Build a Progressive Web App with Angular 18 and Workbox 7.0

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) combine the reach of web apps with the functionality of native apps, including offline access, push notifications, and installability. Angular 18 streamlines PWA development, and pairing it with Workbox 7.0 gives you granular control over service worker caching and behavior. This guide walks you through building a production-ready PWA from scratch.

Prerequisites

Node.js 18.19+ installed (required for Angular 18)

Angular CLI 18+ installed globally: npm install -g @angular/cli@18

Basic familiarity with Angular components, services, and CLI commands

Workbox CLI 7.0 (we'll install this later)

Step 1: Create a New Angular 18 Project

Open your terminal and run the following command to scaffold a new Angular project:

ng new angular-pwa-demo --routing --style = css cd angular-pwa-demo

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This creates a project with routing enabled and CSS for styling.…