In the 90s, the web was the final frontier—every business wanted a website. Fast-forward to the last decade, and the same enthusiasm shifted to mobile apps. At the beginning, it was a golden era for indie developers; the barrier to entry was low, innovation was high, and the possibilities seemed endless.
However, as time passed, the once-open playgrounds of Google Play Store and Apple App Store became “fenced gardens,” increasingly restrictive in the name of privacy, security, and thinly disguised corporate greed.

In this talk, I will take you through my journey of moving from mobile app development back to the web. I'll share insights on how the evolving landscape of mobile development pushed me to reevaluate my approach and why I believe the web is reclaiming its relevance. By porting my Android apps to PWA websites using Rails, I've experienced firsthand the benefits of a more open and flexible platform. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities that come with this transition and offer practical advice for those considering making the leap from mobile back to the web or experimenting with an interesting hybrid.