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weboriented

Weboriented is an adjective used to describe systems, strategies, or practices that prioritize the World Wide Web as the primary platform and interface. Although not a formal standard, the term is commonly used to indicate alignment with web technologies, standards, and networked services rather than desktop or proprietary client software.

In software contexts, web-oriented design emphasizes API-first development, web services, and client interfaces built for browsers

Key characteristics include modular or service-oriented architectures, stateless communication, loose coupling, and emphasis on web standards,

Applications span web applications, single-page apps, public and private APIs, and integration platforms that connect heterogeneous

Limitations and considerations include network dependency, latency, and security concerns inherent to web services. Governance, data

The term arises with the growth of the web since the 1990s and 2000s and is related

or
other
web
clients.
It
leverages
the
web
stack—HTTP,
HTML,
JavaScript,
REST
or
GraphQL
APIs,
cloud
hosting,
and
scalable
backends—and
seeks
interoperability,
cross‑platform
accessibility,
and
ease
of
integration.
accessibility,
and
responsive
design.
Practices
often
involve
cloud-native
deployment,
microservices,
and
continuous
delivery
aligned
with
web
ecosystems.
systems
via
the
web.
In
business
strategy,
a
web-oriented
approach
prioritizes
online
channels,
search
visibility,
and
user
experiences
delivered
through
web
technologies.
privacy,
and
performance
optimization
remain
important
when
designing
web-oriented
systems.
to,
but
distinct
from,
concepts
such
as
web-centric,
web-first,
and
web
services.
It
does
not
denote
a
single
international
standard
but
rather
a
perspective
for
leveraging
the
web
as
a
primary
platform.