What's a web application, anyway?
In a nutshell, a web-based application uses a website as the interface, allowing anyone with an internet connection and browser to interact with it. Google Docs, for example, is a web-based application which, unlike Microsoft Office, does not require any installation on your device. You might expect an application to be a lighter version of its desktop counterpart, but it can be just as powerful - if not better - and allow users to share instantly.
