Web Development

Why is the web replacing the desktop?

As programming languages have become optimized for web development and the web platforms get better, many things that were once only possible by installing software on your computer can now be done directly in your web browser:

• Interactive, application-like screens
• Immediate data validation
• Snappy, responsive interfaces
• Immediate access to an application, rather than having to take the time and hassle of installing the software on your computer
• Simple integration of multiple sites and applications
• Quick and easy data sharing
• Rapid and incremental development
• Upgrades are immediately available to users without having to install any software
• One application can be used in all operating systems and devices, including mobile phones

According to a 2009 Forrester Report, people spend, on average, 12 hours per week online. People are less likely to install software if an online service can provide roughly the same thing. For example, GMail and Yahoo have replaced Microsoft Exchange. Google Docs is replacing Microsoft Office. Online-only Customer Relationship Management systems such as SalesForce.com, SugarCRM, and hosted Microsoft Dynamics and Oracle are replacing the traditional installed software.

You can reach a large audience and do rapid development at the same time by developing your software for the web.

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