Chapter 2

Web App Features

Is there a web interface?

Whether or not the software is on an App Store, a web interface allows users to use the technology within a web browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Opera. Historically Internet Explorer has been a popular browser, but has become less prevalent and is being abandoned by Microsoft.

Which devices are most common among users?

With the endless number of screen dimensions, the broad categories of Phone, Tablet, and Desktop are quickly becoming nondescript. Fortunately, Responsive Design allows the site content to flex to the size it’s being viewed.

Which browsers will you support?

With the endless number of screen dimensions, the broad categories of Phone, Tablet, and Desktop are quickly becoming nondescript. Fortunately, Responsive Design allows the site content to flex to the size it’s being viewed.

Are there desktop notifications?

Desktop notifications are possible, though rarely used. With how hyper-attentive we’ve become as a civilization, it seems like desktop notifications sit firmly at the breaking point.