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Web applications are those that you, us and any user can use by accessing a web server through the internet or an intranet with a browser. Many companies are unaware of the real advantages of these services, but the truth is that they are very useful for improving access, organisation and management of the company's affairs.
Their practical use, independence and ease of updating have made them a popular phenomenon. In any case, they should always have elements that facilitate active communication between the user and the information.
6 types of web app development
do you already know perfectly what web applications are and how they differ from applications for mobile devices? Don't have any doubts, check out the article we dedicated to this issue by clicking on this link. Are you clear? Let's show you the classification of the different types of web apps you can find in the market:
- Static web application.
If you opt for this option, you should know that in this type of system very little information is shown. They do not usually change much. They are usually developed in HTML and CSS. The former provides the structure and the latter the style (colours, fonts...). However, sometimes they can show moving objects in some part of the application: banners, videos, animated GIFs, etc. Modifying the content of static apps is not easy, the process involves downloading, modifying and uploading the HTML back to the server. Only the developer and designer can do this job.
To give you an idea of these applications, some examples are professional portfolios or digital CVs.
- Dynamic web application.
In reality, they are much more technically complex than the previous ones. The contents of their databases are updated every time the user accesses the web app. The administrators generally use a panel (CMS) to correct or modify the contents, both images and texts. The programming languages used for this type of application are very diverse, although ASP and PHP are the most common.
They are easily updated and some examples are: the Star Wars and Entrepreneurs websites.
- Web portal app.
This version of the website is optimised and adaptable to any device and can be opened from the browser of any terminal. No matter what your operating system is. Optimisation is achieved thanks to the role of HTML and CSS. The website allows access to different sections, sections or categories. Some examples: email, a search engine, forums..
- Virtual shop or e-commerce.
If the app is a shop or digital commerce, the development will resemble that of an e-commerce, but electronic payments by credit card, PayPal or other methods complicate its development. A management panel will be used to upload the products and carry out updates and management. An example? Amazon. Or the commercial web application El Corte Inglés.
- Web application with Content Management System.
We can access them through a browser after being installed on the server and constitutes those apps in which the content must be continuously updated. A CMS is needed to manage the changes and updates. An example of this is WordPress, although there are other popular CMS such as Joomla or Drupal. They are very intuitive.
- Animated web applications.
Traditionally, they were associated with FLASH technology, but nowadays, they are associated with CSS and SVG. They allow the presentation of content with animated effects, as well as modern and creative designs that allow the imagination to play. Their great disadvantage is that they are not the most suitable applications when you want to position the web in Google because they do not read the information correctly. An example? Android.com.
what can you use web applications for in your company?
The uses of web application development that we have just mentioned coincide directly with its advantages.
From a technical point of view:
- Easy access, you only need to have internet access.
- You don't need installations independent of the computer you are using.
- Multi-platform, you can use the applications from any operating system.
- Security, damage will not be damaged at any time.
- They do not take up space on your hard drive
From a productive point of view:
- They are collaborative, as it is easy to access and share information with other users.
- They save time, because you don't need to install other programs.
- Immediate updates, as the software is managed by the developer.
- Consumption of fewer resources, because the web apps are not on our PC.
Other uses of web apps: locating information easily and quickly on a site, sharing information, updating it, collecting, storing and analysing data that is provided by different users.
Brief conclusion on the development of web apps
The type of web app that is finally developed for your company will depend on your needs. In this type of application, data and information are stored in databases. However, the developers are true professionals in web applications so that they can be opened on all mobile devices, regardless of brand or operating system. They are trained to analyse the needs of your customers and create a unique user experience and design.
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