Differences between a website and a web application:

 

Here's an example of a comparison table highlighting the differences between a website and a web application:

Aspect	Website	Web Application
Interaction Complexity	Static content with minimal interactivity	Dynamic content with interactive features
Purpose	Provides information or promotes a product/service	Offers functionalities or services like online shopping, social networking, etc.
User Interaction	Limited user engagement	Extensive user interaction for tasks and data management
Data Manipulation	Simple form submissions	Complex data manipulation and processing
Complexity of Features	Basic functionalities	Advanced features like user accounts, databases, etc.
Database Integration	Minimal or no database integration	Often involves database integration for data management
Authentication	No or minimal user authentication	Requires user authentication and authorization
Content Management	Static content managed manually	Dynamic content managed through CMS or backend
Customization	Limited customization options	High degree of customization based on user preferences
Offline Capability	Does not support offline access	May support offline functionality through caching
Performance Expectation	Focuses on loading speed and accessibility	Requires optimal performance and responsiveness
Scalability	Simpler and easier to scale	Requires careful planning for scalability
User Input Processing	Limited form submissions	Complex user input processing for various functionalities
Complexity of Functionality	Limited functionalities	Offers complex functionalities tailored to user needs
Business Logic	Minimal or no business logic	Incorporates business logic for various processes
Development Approach	Static HTML or CMS-driven	Developed using frameworks and backend technologies
Integration with APIs	Limited integration with external services	Integrates with external APIs for extended functionality
Security Requirements	Basic security measures	Robust security measures to protect sensitive data
Real-time Updates	Rarely provides real-time updates	May offer real-time updates and notifications to users