A
web application is an application that is accessed over a network
such as the intranet or an intranet. The term may also refer to a
computer software application that is coded in a browser-supported
language (such as JavaScript, combined with a browser-rendered markup
language like HTML) or hosted in a browser-controlled environment
like a Java applet, and is contingent on a common web browser to make
the application executable. Web Application do not need any complex
‘roll-out’ procedure to deploy in large enterprises, rather just
a compatible web browser is needed.
In
our computer work purposes, desktop Software has been a great help.
They act as our working tool on our projects, designs, interest etc.
However, web apps have set an immense trend over the web. Developers
of web based applications that are likely powerful as the desktop
software; create much better output and productivity. The best thing
is that you don’t have to install any of these web application to
use, instead just browse over the web and surf through these web
applications.
Microsoft
had launched its Microsoft Office that is a web based version of
Microsoft Office productivity suite few months ago. It contains the
web based versions of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft
Excel, and Microsoft OneNote. The web apps allow users to access
their documents directly from a web browser as well as collaborate
with other users online and share files. As of July 2011, over 100
million licenses to Office 2010 have already been sold. The Office
Web Apps provides more choices for sharing Office documents without
having to search for a new tool. When you need to send any document
one way, an email attachment via internet works fine, but it breaks
down when you are interacting with people and the attachments begin
flying back and forth, or when the person you are sharing with
doesn't have the identical version of Office. Web Apps are a great
solution at these kinds of situations.
Web
applications combine the power of the Internet with the minimalism of
multi-touch technology, on your Smartphone. You can now browse
through any web app on your finger tips.
In
case of cloud computing model web apps are Software as a Service
(SaaS). The business applications are provided as SaaS for
enterprises based on fixed or usage dependent fee. Other web
applications are offered free of charge, for generating income from
advertisements shown in web application interface.
As
more and more people are using web applications and providing in
their daily lives, we can see fast improvements across the Windows,
Mac, Linux, Smartphones and Web browser.