It is actually a hybrid called a Web - App
MaidCentral is a Web - Application. It is essentially an application (like the ones on your phone) but it is accessed through a web browser.
A website is a group of globally accessible, interlinked web pages which have a single domain name.
A web application is a software or program which is accessible using a web browser.
Below is a table that shows the difference between a Web - Application and a Website.
Parameter | Web Application | Website |
|---|---|---|
Created for | A web application is designed for interaction with the end user | A website mostly consists of static content. It is publicly accessible to all the visitors. |
User interaction | In a web application, the user not only reads the page content but also manipulates the restricted data. | A website provides visual & text content which user can view and read, but not affect it ‘s functioning. |
Authentication | Web applications need authentication, as they offer a much broader scope of options than websites. | Authentication is not obligatory for informational websites. The user may ask to register to get a regular update or to access additional options. This features not available for the unregistered website visitors. |
Task and Complexity | Web application functions are quite higher and complex compared to a website. | The website displays the collected data and information on a specific page. |
Type of software | The web application development is part of the website. It is itself not a complete website. | The website is a complete product, which you access with the help of your browser. |
Compilation | The site must be precompiled before deployment | The site doesn’t need to be pre-compiled |
Deployment | All changes require the entire project to be re-compiled and deployed. | Small changes never require a full re-compilation and deployment. You just need to update the HTML code. |