What is Custom Web Application Development?
Custom web application development is a process of using the client-side as well as the server-side programming to develop an application that is accessible over the web browser. Nowadays, web application development is gaining popularity in all industries including banking, eCommerce, healthcare, etc. Custom web application development means developing a web application based on our needs. A web application development process begins when the developer tries to find a proper solution for a specific problem and goes for designing the web app by choosing the appropriate development framework. And finally, the developer tests the solution and establishes the web app. Online stores, Content Management Systems, Customer Relationship Management, Business Process Automation, etc are examples of custom web applications. To fulfill different needs both enterprises and individuals are developing custom web applications.
How Did a Custom Web Application Work?
To function properly a custom web app requires mainly three elements. They include:
- A webserver to handle requests from the client.
- An application server to execute the tasks requested.
- A database to store information.
This is how a web application typically works:
- The users connect to the internet and create a request to the web server through the user interface of the application.
- The web server processes the request and sent it to the right web application server.
- The web application server performs the required task and generates the required data results.
- The web app server sent back the information to the web server.
- The web server sends the requested information to the client’s devices such as desktops, laptops, or mobile phones
- The requested information can appear on the user’s display.
Types of Web Applications
Static Web Applications
Static web applications are simple and easy to manage. In a static web application, there is no interaction between the user and the server because it directly displays the content to the end user’s browser without conveying any data from the server side. Therefore to display relevant content static web applications are built using simple HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. To attract and engage more visitors in the web applications videos, GIFs, animations, etc are used.
Examples: Company websites, Personal portfolio websites.
Dynamic Web Applications
A dynamic web application is a web application that interacts with the client and generates real-time data based on the user’s request. It contains various interactive elements as well as functions to engage the visitors. Dynamic web apps are more complex as well as complicated on a technical level. To build dynamic web applications comprehensive programming languages are used. The most common ones are PHP Laravel and NodeJS.
Example: Facebook
eCommerce Web Applications
An eCommerce web application is in the form of a store or shop that promotes buying and selling of anything online. It requires some core features such as transaction integration, electronic payment integration, an effective management panel for administrators, a personal cabinet for users, etc. The eCommerce applications include technologies like Inventory Management Systems, Electronic Payment Gateways, Internet markets, Mobile Commerce, and Supply Chain Management.
Examples: Amazon, Walmart, Swiggy, Zomato, eBay, and so on.
CMS Web Applications
CMS stands for Content Management System. This allows the users to create, manage and modify the content of a website without having any technical knowledge of web markup languages or web programming. Content Management System is popular for their usage of media sources, corporate blogs, personal blogs, etc
Examples: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc.
Portal Web Applications
Portal web applications are best for businesses and enterprises because it allows users to create a personal profile and contains various details such as chats, emails, and forums to publish content. It also allows authentication and authorized users access to a company’s data storage. The members of the portal can only access data. The service provider keeps track of the user’s web activities when a user signs in to the portal web apps.
Examples: Employee Portals, Education Portals, Banking Portals, Student Portals, and Patient Portals.
Single Web Applications
Single Page Applications (SPA) are relatively simple and easy to build. It is a dynamic application that authorizes visitors to communicate within a browser with no obstacles at a pace. The request and responses of the users occur effectively and faster than traditional web applications because Single Page Applications perform more logic on the internet than the server.
Examples: Netflix, Twitter, Google Maps, Gmail, etc implement SPA.
Multi-Page Web Applications
Computer languages like HTML, CSS, AJAX, JQuery, JavaScript, etc are required for building Multi-Page Applications. These applications are useful for their scalability with no limits for pages and provide extensive information about the company’s products and services. Multi-Page Applications (MPAs) contain multiple pages and reload the entire page from the server when users want to navigate to different pages.
Examples: Online stores, Business web applications, Web portals, etc.
Rich-Internet Web Applications
These types of web apps are built using tools such as AJAX, Adobe Flash, Adobe Flex, Java, JavaFX, etc, and can use online as well as offline. It contains many of the same features and builds as desktop applications. It has a lot of main functionalities and it is also more engaging and faster than standard web-based applications. These web applications are visually appealing and provide fantastic user experiences.
Examples: YouTube, Google Maps, Google docs, etc.
Progressive Web Applications
Progressive web applications are famous as well as well-developed types of web applications that look similar to mobile applications. The major goal of progressive web applications is to improve the speed and versatility of web applications even when facing slow internet connections.
Examples: OLX, Starbucks, MakeMyTrip, Forbes, etc.
Benefits of Custom Web Application Development
Customization
Custom web app development services provide more benefits for the users such as tailored features for users. These applications can be easily accessible with a stable internet connection. Custom web application development can improve your business brand awareness, convey your brand ideology, and provide competitive advantages.
More Secure
Custom web app provides more security and determines any potential violations that could happen. Because they are monitored and managed by professional server administrators. This is more effective than monitoring thousands of client computers as with desktop applications.
Less Operating Costs and Time
Custom web app development reduces unnecessary costs and saves valuable time by just developing the features that are needed. It cut down unwanted expenses like hardware purchases, maintenance of numerous systems, frequent device updations, and so on.
Easy Updations
The updations in the web applications are easier as only the server requires upgrades. Therefore web apps are easy to update.
High Speed and Performance
Building a web application is more expensive than building native apps. Likewise, the speed and performance of web applications are better than the other applications. The web application is the best choice for businesses if the prior goal is to accelerate the time to market.
Browser Capabilities
The modern web application is compatible with all browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Bing, Firefox, etc. Using accessible URLs the web applications run on the device browsers.
Cross-Platform Capabilities
Due to their cross-platform capabilities, custom web applications may function effectively on devices running Android, iOS, Mac OS, Windows Phones, etc. The device responsiveness of web apps helps to get rid of OS dependencies.
Zero Downloads
There is no need to download a web application from app stores like Google Play Store or Apple App Store. This allows for saving money since having a direct link through a web application is free.
Web Application Development Process
1. Gestate/Develop a Thought
The initial step is to find out a solution to the problem related to web applications and collect all information required for web app development. Accordingly, it helps to identify the best solution for the problems which arise. During the planning phase, the developer will ask some questions about the features and functions needed for your web app before starting the development of the web application.
2. Wireframe and Development
This phase involves developing a wireframe or prototype to convey the solution to target users. To deliver a delightful user experience to the target audience the developers will lay out the design elements. Then the prototype is presented to potential users to consider their feedback.
3. Testing and Implementation
Testing is an unavoidable part of the software development process. The testing of a web application is important whether the web application is automated or manual. The testing team will test the usability, compatibility, functionality, performance, and security of the web application. So, to know about any possible improvements and upgrades needed in the future the testing of the web application will help to identify it. After the testing, the web application can implement in your company or your customer side.
4. Deploying and Maintenance
Deploying and maintenance is the final step of a web application development process. So, to create a server location for the web application you must buy a domain and choose a hosting provider. Because every digital product needs frequent reviews and improvements even if it is a simple website or a complex web application.
Why Develop Your Custom Web Application With MAQ UAE
Custom web application development is the right choice for your business organization to achieve a better business position. Hence, businesses are nowadays more ready to apply the latest web app development trends to improve their business conversions, bring innovations, and boost their business growth. Therefore, the outlay of a complicated and custom web app development process would differ from pre-defined, packaged, and general-purpose applications.
MAQ Computer Service LLC is one of the best web development company in UAE that provides custom web app development services. We help you to build your brand, increase your brand identity, and promote your products and services to gain a competitive advantage. Therefore, based on your customization your web application will be built.
