Glossary
There are some terms in the web development area that you may or may not be familiar with. The purpose of this page is to clarify some of them to facilitate communication. Most of the info comes from Wikipedia.
- Web Application
- a Web application or webapp is an application that is accessed via web over a network such as the Internet or an intranet. Web applications are popular due to the ubiquity of a client, sometimes called a thin client. The ability to update and maintain Web applications without distributing and installing software on potentially thousands of client computers is a key reason for their popularity. Examples: blogs, forums, online stores, etc. Read more.
- Website
- A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. It could be the work of an individual, a business or other organization and is typically dedicated to some particular topic or purpose. Read more.