What is a Web App? It is anapplication for mobile devices, such as iOS or Android smartphones and tablets, developed with Web-side languages such as HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, etc…
What is a Web APP
A Web-based App is thus an application that runs within a Web browser via the Internet. They can be used from any device with a browser (e.g., Google Chrome), such as computers, tablets, or smartphones, and require an Internet connection to work.
Web Applications are distinguished from Native APP, which are APPs developed exclusively with the libraries provided by their respective manufacturers.
The user who needs a service(client) makes a request to the provider of that service(server), which responds through technologies that have long been popular on the Internet such as php, html, css, javascript or even with relatively more modern technologies such as jQuery or the NodeJS and React frameworks.
Web Application Advantages
- Accessibility: can be used from any device with a web browser, without the need to install APPs on the device
- Automatic updates: updates are made server-side and are available to all users without the need to download new versions
- Reduced Costs: they are cheaper than native applications, both for development and deployment
- Ease of use: they are intuitive and easy to use, thanks to the cross-platform nature
- Security: being physically on remote servers, users sensitive data are protected by highly secure servers and firewalls
