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A Browser Application is a computer software application that is coded in a browser-supported language (such as HTML, ASP, PHP, Perl, etc.) and reliant on a common web browser to render the application executable.
Applications
Browser applications typically include simple office software (word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools) and can also include more advanced application such as project management software, CAD Design Software[1], and point-of-sale applications.
Examples
- Word processor and Spreadsheet: Google Docs & Spreadsheets
- CRM Software: SalesForce.com
Benefits
Browser Applications are typically require little or no disk space, upgrade automatically with new features, integrate easily into other web procedures, such as email and searching. They also provide cross-platform compatibility (i.e MAC or Windows) because of the fact that they operate within a web browser window.
Disadvantages
Standards compliance is an issue with any non-typical office document creator, which causes problems when file sharing and collaboration becomes critical. Also, Browser Applications rely on application files accessed on remote servers through the internet. Therefore, when connection is interrupted, the application is no longer usable. Google Gears is a beta platform to combat this issue and improve the usability of Browser Applications[1].
See also
References
- ^ a b ">Winds of Change.
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