In the early 2010, it used to be necessary to download an app for many things that websites can do today, thanks to HTML5 and sophisticated JavaScript.
Many social media platforms also have fully functional websites.
Obviously, an app (software) can be far more functional than a website (e.g. offline data caching, post queue, more access to device feature), which has alot of practical benefits.
But there are also some black sheep (e.g. the Reddit Spyware app).
In the early 2010, it used to be necessary to download an app for many things that websites can do today, thanks to HTML5 and sophisticated JavaScript.
Many social media platforms also have fully functional websites.
Obviously, an app (software) can be far more functional than a website (e.g. offline data caching, post queue, more access to device feature), which has alot of practical benefits.
But there are also some black sheep (e.g. the Reddit Spyware app).
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