Web application development is a specialised area of software development involved in developing web pages and web-based solutions. The advent of newer technologies and more advanced programming languages as frameworks has increased the development...
Web application development is a specialized area of software development involved in developing and maintaining software applications, including web pages and web-based solutions. Currently, such development utilizes a wide range of programming languages, such as Java and PHP, for developing the required application. The availability of multiple language choices allows software development companies to ensure that these applications are compatible with a wide range of platforms, servers, and systems. The advent of newer technologies and more advanced programming languages as frameworks has increased the development flexibility leading to an exponential increase in the web applications currently available to individual users and enterprises.
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Then and Now: The Introduction of Web Applications in Enterprises
Most companies had static web pages with a list of products and services, a few product details, and contact information such as email, cell numbers, and fax numbers. Online ordering was a novelty, which very few individuals attempted; online payment was still in its infancy, and Google was just a search engine. Fast forward to the present day, and a completely different picture confronts us - web pages are dynamic with content designed to attract new customers, In addition to online payment systems, there are multibillion-dollar companies that only operate online, and Google is more than just a search engine.
This transformation did not happen overnight, and many factors precipitated the change - one of which was the rise of web-enabled applications. Current web-enabled applications are necessary to ensure that we can surf the web, save orders/information online, auto-fill online forms, make online payments, and ensure that any sensitive data (credit card/ bank ID details and so is provided by us online is kept confidential. From the point of view of enterprises, the growth of web applications has introduced many new ways of doing business, improving profits, and expanding into new markets. As the number of companies deploying such applications has grown, several technologies have evolved, providing significant benefits in the areas where these applications have been deployed.
Beyond Traditional Web Applications: Future of Web Applications
Like any other evolving software technology market, Web Application Development will continue to grow beyond its traditional domain and create new ways to conduct business. The first is cloud applications - quite a few exist, such as Dropbox. Cloud applications extend the reach of traditional web-enabled applications and allow users to be truly mobile. Another projected evolution of present-day web applications is the introduction of various secure applications, ensuring that users can carry out their online transactions with superior security and in more significant numbers. Another area of software development, mobile application development, is also on a collision course with the traditional web application development market, mainly due to the exponential increase in smartphone usage and increased availability of reasonably-priced mobile internet data plans. Over the next few years, custom software development centers and software development companies are offering various web application development services suitable for various enterprises operating in myriad industries.
Amit is currently working as a Digital marketing Associate with Avantika Innovations software development company based in Noida, which provides software solutions such as Web Application Development, Database Solutions, business intelligence solutions, Mobile Application Development, and so on. He has worked in the field for over three years and has authored many articles related to the IT and software industries.
