What is a web application?
In software engineering, the term “web application”, also called a webapp, is an application that can be accessed over a network such as an intranet or internet via the web. They are accessible anywhere with an internet connection, and the ability to update and maintain applications without distributing and installing software on thousands of client computers makes them very cost-effective and popular. Web applications can be used to implement webmail, online retail sales, online auctions, wikis, discussion boards, web blogs, as well as many other functions.
Tangible benefits of a web application
Companies within all business sectors can benefit from implementing web applications into their business. Most large corporations have already discovered that the costs of supporting and providing services to their customers is greatly reduced by using web technologies. Some advantages include:
- Run anywhere from a web browser
- Available around the clock, around the globe
- Less expensive to run and maintail
- Works in a smarter, more effective way
- Browser software works better at small details
- No PC upgrade is required
- Installation is minimal
- Less training required
- Can eliminate expensive multi-site licenses
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