

Some examples of browser-based software include Microsoft’s office package Microsoft 365, Google’s suite of apps, and even streaming sites such as Netflix. They are usually coded with a mixture of HTML and JavaScript or other programmation languages and then embedded into a webpage that is hosted on a particular website. Browser-based software operates via web servers and provides the same functionality as desktop programs. To use a browser-based program, all you need is a device with a web browser installed and an internet connection. Known as applications or apps, browser-based software does away with the need for users to have a powerful computer with enough hard drive space. While many programs still operate this way, browser-based software is now becoming more common. Traditionally, a computer program would be stored on a machine’s hard drive and require system resources to run.
