Web Application (Web App)

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A Web Application (Web App) is application software that runs on a web server, unlike computer-based software programs that are run locally on the operating system (OS) of the device. Web applications are accessed by the user through a web browser with an active network connection. These applications are programmed using a Client-Server modeled structure—the user (“Client”) is provided services through an off-site Server that is hosted by a third-party. Examples of commonly-used web applications include: web-mail, online retail sales, online banking, and online auctions.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_application