Web application development
A Web application is comparable to a desktop application, except that it runs entirely within the browser. A Web application is accessed via a Web browser over a network (the internet or an intranet).
The benefits of a Web application include:
- It typically has no installation requirements
- It provides instant upgrades for all users
- It is available everywhere
- It offers centralized backup and virus protection
- It is lightweight
- It works across multiple platforms (compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux)
In general, a Web based application is always superior to an application that is run locally as there is no need to access the local hardware resources. Since a Web application runs in a Web browser, and modern web browsers apply the same standard rendering no matter what the underlying operating system may be, a Web application and its functionality is not limited to any particular platform. Whether you are using a PC or a Mac, operating Windows XP or Vista, the result will be the same.
There are very few drawbacks associated to a Web application, other than the required Internet connection. And with tools such as Google Gears, workarounds to that limitation are possible.
Adeo Internet Marketing does not charge any recurring licensing fees for a custom Web application that is developed for our clients. However, as programs which are run locally continue to fall out of favour, and Web based applications are gaining users, the pay-as-you go "software as a service" is becoming a popular licensing model. In the past few years, Web application development and its resulting applications have become extremely sophisticated. Even traditional desktop application developers such as Microsoft are warming up to the idea of Web based applications and cloud storage with offerings such as Office live. Development has undergone a huge paradigm shift, and web applications are the future.
Other well known examples of successful Web based applications include:
- Salesforce.com
- Zoho office
- Gmail and Google maps
- Yahoo mail
If you are considering having a custom Web application developed, contact Adeo for a free consultation. Let us discuss the benefits and the possibilities of a Web based application.