Talk:Web application

Rewrite

Good job on the rewrite and merging from "browser-based". However, I am a bit concerned about the following sentence:

Because of their architectural similarities to traditional client-server applications, with a somewhat "thick" client, there is some dispute over whether to call systems of this sort "web applications"; an alternative term is "rich internet application".

It would be a good idea to provide a source for this dispute. Flash and Java applets are indeed applications delivered over the web, with code updates made only on the server-side (with the rare exception that a plug-in or JRE needs to be upgraded to a particular version, but this applies to any web applications that may utilize their resources). With no need for traditional client distribution, I don't see how they can be seen differently from a web application. One could compare the web browser to common plug-ins and the JRE (which merely make the thin client a little thicker), as being tantamount to OS fixtures, as they are so ubiquitous.

I am not looking for a back-and-forth argument here and these will be the last words I say on the matter. But I will be looking for a source. Thanks. — Stevie is the man! ^{Talk | Work} 21:43, Jun 18, 2005 (UTC)

That sentence was based on conversations I've had with people who either work or teach in the field, so I don't have any print or web source to cite. Their argument was that a well-designed client-server system can update a thick client transparently over the internet in much the same way as you'd update a cached Java applet (what MS is trying to do with Windows Update), the difference between a browser-executed app and an OS-executed app is arbitrary (see DoJ vs. MS), and some of those "applets" get pretty darn chubby. The disinction's getting blurrier; I was trying to acknowledge that, instead of simply asserting my own position (that a browser-executed Flash app is just as much a web app as anything done with HTML & Javascript). In retrospect, "disgreement" would be better than "dispute", because no one in any of these conversations lost their temper. :) Tverbeek 23:40, 18 Jun 2005 (UTC)

It appears that a potential rewording lies in the words you use to your response here. Clarity is a Good Thing (TM). — Stevie is the man! ^{Talk | Work} 00:15, Jun 19, 2005 (UTC)

wikipedia as example

I would think readers unfamiliar with the subject would find it interesting to be reminded that wikipedia itself is an example of a web app. Is there any reason why it's not mentioned here as a particularly relevant illustration (and in the Application Service Providers article)? ["wiki" is mentioned very briefly in a passing list near the top, but doesn't really make the point with any impact.]

Semi-protected edit request on 25 June 2024

Humaira123t (talk) 06:40, 25 June 2024 (UTC)
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 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Charliehdb (talk) 13:17, 25 June 2024 (UTC)

References

Semi-protected edit request on 26 June 2024

Change the link in the word Ajax in "The practice became known as Ajax in 2005." to be for the programming practice instead of the Canadian town in Durham Region. Smeefers (talk) 18:05, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

 Done PianoDan (talk) 18:11, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Technical and Professional Writing

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 21 August 2024 and 5 December 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Nfarrow93 (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by Nfarrow93 (talk) 01:14, 21 September 2024 (UTC)

Howdy! I'll be making some edits over the next few days, focusing primarily on structure and organization of sections, as well as looking into linking additional sources as suggested. Most of these edits will be worked on this weekend, and should be finished no later than 10/21/2024. I'll be sure to explain the reasoning for the edits I make, but please reach out if you have any criticisms, suggestions, or anything else that may be relevant. Nfarrow93 (talk) 15:06, 17 October 2024 (UTC)