If we talk about the development of web applications, it is necessary to start by saying that it is a common solution in recent years due to the different possibilities that they offer for accessibility and compatibility and because they demand a lower price and time for their creation and maintenance. However, once we have made the decision to develop one, it is convenient to know the different types of web applications that exist to choose the one that best suits our needs and, also, to know in depth what is related to web development services.
About web applications we must remember something basic and that is its essence: they 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 to improve access, organization and management of company affairs.
Regarding their characteristics, we could say that most have many in common such as that they do not need to be downloaded and installed on the device, they are stored on the server and can be accessed from any type of browser, so a space limitation can be avoided. That they are compatible and accessible, and that their maintenance and updating is relatively simple.
Now, what types of web applications can we find?
Dynamic web applications: they are much more complex on a technical level. Here what is used are the databases to load information and each time the user accesses the application, the contents are updated. There are many programming languages that are available. There are ASP and PHP, which are the best known because they allow a great structuring of the content.
The update process is very simple and you don’t even need to log into the server to modify it. It also allows to implement many functionalities, such as forums or databases.
Static web application: If you decide on this option, you should know that very little information is displayed in this type of system. They don’t usually change much. The usual thing is that they are developed in HTML and CSS. The first puts the structure and the second the style, that is, colors or fonts. However, they can sometimes show moving objects somewhere in 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.
To be more clear about these applications, some examples of them are professional portfolios or digital resumes.
Virtual store or electronic commerce: If the app is a store 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 make their updates and procedures. An example? Amazon.
Web application with content manager: In the case of web applications in which the content must be continuously updated, it is best to use a content manager (CMS) through which the administrator can make changes and updates himself. These managers are easy and intuitive to manage. Some examples can be: Drupal, Joomla or one of the best known such as WordPress.
Animated applications: Traditionally, they were associated with FLASH technology, but today they are associated with CSS and SVG, they facilitate the presentation of content with animated effects. Their great drawback is that they are not the most suitable applications when you want to position the web in Google because the information is not read correctly. Android.com can be a good example of this.
In conclusion we can say that your company will depend on what your needs are. In these types of applications, data and information are stored in databases. However, those in charge of carrying out its development are true professionals of web applications so that they can be opened on all mobile devices, whether they are of any brand or operating system.
