Web Applications are best defined as Distributed Information Management Systems or Content Management Systems (CMS). Web Applications rely on a server-side scripting language and a backend database to store & archive information. Most companies that offer data services rely on a programmed web application to act as the interface between the users and the database. As a general rule of thumb, if you have to log in on a website you are most likely using a web application. The capabilities of a web application are nearly limitless which makes them a very popular among people who need to search, manage and share information quickly.

Typical Team Size: 1-15 people
Average Maintenance Cost: $100 to $20,000
Average Development Cost: $1,200 to $70,000
Programming Languages Commonly Used:

• ASP.NET (VB or C#)
• PHP
• CGI
• Cold Fusion
• XHTML
• Javascript

Databases Commonly Used:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (Enterprise Edition)
• MySQL

Webhost Operating Systems:

• Windows 2000/2003 Server (IIS 6.0)
• Linux build (with Apache 2.0)