What is a Web Application?

A web application is an application that is accessed via the Internet or similar networks like intranet, which requires no installation for users. Software application coded in a language made for web browsers in which the browser is running on that. These applications contain elements that allow the user to interact with the information they contain.

Web applications are very successful, mainly because you only need a web browser regardless of operating system and no need to install any software on the computers of thousands of users who use them. A web application can be run on many different platforms.

DevelopmentInn design all type of applications that are accessed via the web by Internet or an intranet. That is, software running in a browser environment that can be of many types.

What are the advantages?

Reduced costs, because you do not need very powerful computers or buying a software.

* Save time: you can perform the task without having to download or install any software.

* Avoid compatibility issues between systems: you just need to have an updated web browser to use them.

* Do not take up space on your hard drive because they are hosted in the cloud.

They are always up to date, every time we connect whenever we access the updated version automatically.

* Not consume our resources: to not be hosted on our team, operations the application does not consume our resources.

* Multiplatform: any operating system is valid. They can be used from any operating system because it is only necessary to have a browser.

* Portables: It is separate from the computer where it is used (a desktop PC, laptop ...) that is accessed through a website (but you must have Internet access). The recent trend of access to web applications through mobile phones but requires a specific design files CSS not hinder access for these users.

* The availability is usually high because the service is offered from multiple locations to ensure continuity.

* Security against viruses and hackers: Viruses do not harm the data because they are stored in the application server.

* Collaboration: Because the service access is performed from a single location and is simple, allows the sharing of data by multiple users. It makes sense, for example, online calendars or office applications.

* Browsers are increasingly offering more and better features to create rich web applications (RIAs).

* Allow information sharing with other users.

* They are easy to use thanks to the tools of online learning.

* Constitute a new advertising channel.

* If payment can be paid online by credit card, Paypal, etc...

* Provide information about user behavior that can be used for marketing and advertising strategies.

- Features:

* The user can easily access these applications using a web browser.

* The user can enter at any time and from anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection.

* You can update and maintain a single application and all its thousands of users will see the results immediately. Users do not have to update it.

* They use technologies like Java, JavaFX, JavaScript, DHTML, Flash, Ajax ... they give great power to the user interface.

* Employ technologies that enable portability between different platforms.

* Compatibility issues are reduced.

* They require little or no disk space. They are usually lighter.

* Web apps can run audio, video, display animations...