Comment Re: Cloud computing is one the dumbest ideas ever. (Score 1) 72
I was expecting someone who has used the product to help others in this discussion understand why Grab probably chose and continues to choose to develop iOS apps instead of PWAs. The answers might have taken the form:
Probably because in 12 years of developing iOS applications, developing PWAs does not meet their needs. Bear in mind, Grab is spend lots of money for their infrastructure. If PWAs was the best option, they would have chosen it.
A. PWAs weren't capable enough 12 years ago for X, Y, and Z reasons, are now, and the engineering resources to port the native app to a web app would exceed the cost of acquiring and maintaining Macs capable of running the latest macOS
Why are you assuming Grab is still using 12 year old technology? They are developing iOS which means tablets and phones. I seriously doubt anyone is still using 12 year old phones or tablets to use Grab apps.
B. PWAs still aren't capable for X, Y, and Z reasons
Maybe you should do some research. I would venture the #1 reason PWAs are not used is they require a constant internet connection. In the case of Grab that means depending on reliability of Malaysia's mobile networks. While Malaysia does not have the worst score in the world compared to the likes of Pakistan, it is the worst in the region. A native app would only need internet to connect periodically whereas PWAs would never really work.
Let's summarize: You still don't know why a computer with 12 years of experience is doing something. But you're sure you know better. Again, have you presented your ideas to Grab?