Advantages of Web Based Applications

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The web applications are executed on the Internet and have a number of advantages to them. The web based applications have come a long way from the desk top applications. The advantages of the web applications have made a number of users move from the desktop applications to the web applications. The differences can be compared with application server vs web server.

Convenience
The first of the advantages of web based applications is that it is very convenient for use. One can access these applications 24 hours of the day and 365 days a year. They can be used in any part of the world any time. The entire database is available all the time. One can either make use of the computer or phone to access the required data, whenever it is required. A person need not be confined to his office only.

No Installation and/or Maintenance
Unlike the desktop applications, the web applications do not have to be installed, as they run on a web server. The time and trouble required for installing a software are also done away with. At the same, since the web servers are used, maintenance, troubleshooting problems hardly arise. One does not have to go through the headache of heavy backups to be taken on disk space, etc. either.

Cost
As compared to the desktop applications, these applications are cost effective. These applications cost lesser as compared to the web applications. At the same time, it does not waste any space on the computer, as the software are run from a server. One does not have to pay for maintenance fees either.

Multiple Platforms
The beauty of the web applications is that they work on multiple platforms. Most of the applications work on different Internet browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc. They are often also compatible with most of the computer operating systems. Immaterial of the browser or the operating system, there is no difference in the way the applications work. The quality of work remains the same all the time.

Advanced Versions
As a user a person does not have to worry about whether the application is up to date. The application is always up to date. There is no need of being on the run always, as the up-gradation, etc. is taken care of. This is one of the best advantages of open source web applications.

User Training
One does not have to undergo training at any particular time only. According to the users convenience can the user undergo training. At the same time, if a particular user is a slow learner or does not have a lot of time to spare, then the user can decide the pace of learning as well.