Web Application Software: What is it, Types, Pros & Cons (2024)

How does Web-Based Software Work?

Web application software functions by leveraging the internet to deliver services and data to users via their web browsers.

So, how does this work exactly?

Once you open your web browser and enter a web link, your browser sends a request to a web server (a remote computer).

The server is a computer that hosts and runs the software you want to use. Once the server has received your request, it will process it, gather the needed information from the database, execute the needed business logic, format the data and then send a response back to your web browser.

Once the web browser receives the response, it displays the web page you requested in the first place.

This whole process happens through a combination of server-side services and client-side applications, each playing a crucial role in delivering dynamic and interactive experiences to users.

Here’s a breakdown of the two:

Web Application Software: What is it, Types, Pros & Cons (2024)
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