The Quest Begins (The "Why") Picture this: you’ve just shipped a sleek web app that looks gorgeous on desktop and mobile. Users love the UI, but the moment they step into a subway tunnel or a coffee shop with spotty Wi‑Fi, the whole thing grinds to a halt. I’ve been there—watching frustrated users tap‑refresh over and over while I silently wish I could give them a “continue offline” button. It felt like trying to play a video game where the save points only work when you’re standing next to ...