What is a Web App? 

A simple educational guide to understand an amazing digital tool! You are taking the first steps in the digital world, and you keep coming across web apps. To make things even more confusing, the line between websites and applications is thinner than ever. 

Web apps are versatile digital tools that use the accessibility of the web with the flexibility of a software application. 

What is a web app?

Short definition: a web app is software that runs in a web browser. 
You will need to visit a URL, and the web app is accessible. Simple as that. A web app can be simple or complex. 

Examples of web apps you already know

You interact with web apps almost every day. Some of the most popular web apps may include: 

• Gmail – whenever you check emails in your browser;
• Google Docs – when you write, edit, or collaborate with other people on various documents.
• Canva – when you want to create beautiful designs without having to install various programs.
• Spotify – whenever you listen to music in your browser. 

As you can see, web apps compile some of the most popular activities you undertake online. Web apps are essential in today’s digital landscape, growing in importance with each passing month.

Main particularities of a web app 

What makes a web app stand out in the digital world? 

Very accessible. It doesn’t need installation, just a device, internet, and a browser. It is that simple. 
Cross-platform compatibility. A web app works on all devices: desktop pc, tablet, or smartphone. 
Updates: Users receive the latest version of the web app as developers continually improve it. 

How should you think of a web app? 

Do this exercise: imagine the web app as a community library in a digital form. If you have an internet connection, you can walk in (open the app). All the books (features) are at your disposal and ready to use. The collection of books gets new entries without resorting to visitors’ money. 

Web apps are very important today! 

In education, business, and entertainment, web apps are very popular. It is easy to understand why. Web apps offer fast, secure, and intuitive access to various tools. Life becomes easier and more reliable with a good set of web apps. 

We understand the fundamentals of good web apps that help people address their needs and solve problems. This is why we invest time and effort in developing the Education Corner. People need to understand the concepts of the IT world and thus see the world with different eyes!