What is a Web Application?

Nowadays, web application becomes common on the market VietNam. Millions of businesses use the Internet as a cost-effective communications channel.

We can understand Web applications use a combination of server-side scripts (PHP and ASP) to handle the storage and retrieval of the information, and client-side scripts (JavaScript and HTML) to present information to users.

Definition of Web application

A web application is a computer program that utilizes web browsers and web technology to perform tasks over the Internet.

How a process work of web application

Web applications are usually coded in browser-supported languages such as JavaScript and HTML as these languages rely on the browser to render the program executable.

Furthermore, the web application requires a web server to manage requests from the client, an application server to perform the tasks requested, and, sometimes, a database to store the information.

Now, Lets's see examples of web application

Web applications examples include online forms, shopping carts, word processors, spreadsheets, video and photo editing, file conversion, file scanning, and email programs, and email programs such as Gmail, Yahoo and AOL. Popular applications include Google Apps and Microsoft 365.

The last Benefits of a web application

They reduce software piracy in subscription-based web applications
They are not installed on the hard drive, thus eliminating space limitations.

Web applications run on multiple platforms regardless of OS or device as long as the browser is compatible. They reduce costs for both the business and end-user as there is less support and maintenance required by the business and lower requirements for the end user’s computer