subject: A Closer Look To Web Applications [print this page] The availability of the Internet put on the spot light some programs made to run online, known as web applications. They use a browser as a client and to get familiar with the term, web banking is an example. These applications can vary from a word processor to a much simpler guest sign-in book.
The function of such an application relies on a three-tier structure. User access is enabled by the User Service. Business Service, the second tier, enables complex activities. Data storage and reset are performed by the Data Service.
For the multiple types of computers and operating systems would be a hard work to build individual clients. That is why the web applications are popular. They are suitable for most of the systems and computers. A reduced category of applications requires specific browsers.
A web browser saves a lot in terms of updating and maintaining a web application. Its ubiquity makes the physical reach of thousands of computers unnecessary. It brings cross-platform compatibility as well. Online auctions or retail sales, the web mail are just a few of known web applications.
A simple web application was first designed in the middle 80's. Academic and technology circles were familiar with the use of Internet. A decade later, Internet gained a lot of popularity around the world and web applications came to a higher level of complexity.
Web applications run based on a client-server architecture, which stores and retrieves information. A major benefit of the applications is that they enable work across multiple platforms. You can download the content of a word processor but it can also run as a web app, storing the information.
A project implementation requires a thorough management. Nowadays, there is no boundary of a company office. A web based application enables you to run projects around the world, in the same time, using the same platform. Project Management applications help managers to improve communication and increase the efficiency within projects.
The flexible web based solution can have a simple or complex design, according to the needs of the project. A web application for Project Management will deal efficiently the size of the project, type and methodology, among other key factors.
