FSD Frontend System Design

Part IV β€” The Reach

9 Offline Support

GoalMake the app usable when the network isn't, and sync cleanly when it returns.

  1. 9.1 Service Workers A background script that survives your page, proxies its requests, and updates on its own schedule. Lifecycle states + the update trap Β· 18 min
  2. 9.2 Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) A website that installs, launches from the home screen, works offline, and receives push. PWA capability checklist + install flow Β· 15 min

Capstone

Design an offline-first note app: cache strategy, write queue, sync watermark, and the conflict rule you'd defend.