Web App
A web app is software that runs in your browser instead of being installed on your device, accessible from any computer with internet.
What is Web App?
A web app is software that runs in your browser instead of being installed on your device.
You access it through a URL like any website, but it does real work like Gmail, Notion, or Figma. No downloads, no updates to manage, works on any device with a browser.
Most builders ship web apps because you can push updates instantly to everyone, skip the app store approval process, and write code once for every platform. The trade-off is you need an internet connection and can't access device features as easily as native apps.
Built with JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue, or Next.js. Can be deployed on platforms like Vercel or Netlify in minutes.
Good to Know
Runs entirely in a web browser, no installation required
Works on any device with a browser and internet connection
Updates deploy instantly to all users at once
Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks
Can't access device features as deeply as native apps
How Vibe Coders Use Web App
Building an MVP that works on desktop and mobile without writing code twice
Shipping updates to fix bugs or add features without waiting for app store approval
Creating internal tools your team can access from any computer
Testing product ideas fast with frameworks like Next.js or React
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