Website or Web App: Which One is Right for You? (Part 2)

Web App: What Is It and When Should You Use It?
Primary Focus: Interaction and Functionality.
A web app is designed to enable users to perform specific actions, offering a more interactive and dynamic experience compared to a typical website.
User Interaction: High.
Users engage with real-time features specifically designed to meet their needs, such as editing, ordering, or collaboration.

Examples of Web Apps:
• Online Collaboration Tools: Web apps for project management.
• Complex E-commerce Platforms: E-commerce platforms, featuring shopping carts and user reviews.
• LLM (Large Language Models): AI platforms for answering questions and solving problems.
• Online Banking: Web-based banking apps.
• Interactive Learning Platforms: Ed-tech and e-learning, offering educational streaming platforms, quizzes, and online certifications.
• Content Streaming: Video streaming with interactive interfaces.
• Browser-Based Games: Online games or educational gaming platforms.
• Social Media Platforms: Social media platforms in their browser versions.
• Business Internal Systems: CRM tools for managing company data.
• Health & Wellness Apps: Web apps like health statistics and fitness dashboard.

Advantages of Web Apps:
• Interactive and dynamic: Can handle user requests directly.
• No installation required: Accessible via browser.
• Highly flexible: Suitable for complex and large-scale needs.

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Hi, I am Nantungga Putra, an enthusiastic newcomer to the world of programming and web development. I've been focusing on becoming a skilled Front-End Web Developer specializing in React by learning and implementing Website and Web App technologies.

Thanks you've read this far, "Can the interactive experience offered by web apps be accessible to all user demographics? Or how do you make sure your web apps work with screen readers and magnifiers?"

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With these examples and considerations, you can decide whether a website or a web app is the best fit for your needs. In the next post, we will discuss the impact of websites and web applications in our modern lives. Stay tuned!