What is a Web Application?
Web applications are programs that operate on a web server. The user can access web applications through their browser. Examples of web applications include photo editing programs and email services.
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More About Web Applications
Web applications are programs that can be accessed from a browser. They are coded in browser-supported languages, such as JavaScript or HTML.
Web applications require the following components:
- a web server to manage requests from users
- an application server to perform tasks
- a database to store information
Web applications are available on any platform, including Windows, Linux, and Mac. They can also be accessed from mobile phones. Popular web-based apps include Google Analytics, Gmail, Google Docs, and Canva.
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