Web app
Web apps are application programs that run on a remote web server and are accessed with an internet connection to the browser. They are a product of server-side and client-side scripting that enables them to store and handle data, present it, and interact with users. Examples of web apps include Facebook, Google Docs, Email, etc. Web apps are definitely different from websites and the point on which they are different can be discussed in the following points.
- Websites are static, interlinked pages that can be accessed globally using texts, images, and videos. They are software applications that aim to engage users and provide services based on their interactions. Thus, users can interact with and read on the web pages rather than with websites by downloading them.
- Web apps need precompilation when changes are to be made to protect the source code, ensure faster initial response time, and find errors easily. However, this doesn’t apply to websites, as changing the HTML code is solely enough.
- Third-party integration is crucial for the web app’s functionality, such as data collection, storage and processing. This service is optional for the websites.
- Lastly, user authentication is required to access the web pages and their features, while the websites provide newsletters or sign up for updates for access.