social web applications
A social web application, also known as a social app, is a type of web application that allows users to interact with each other and share information.
The interactions can be in the form of comments, posts, messages, photos, and more.
The purpose of a social web app is to facilitate communication and community building among users.
Examples of social web apps include social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, as well as forums, blogs, and discussion boards.
The key characteristics of a social web app include user profiles, content sharing, and the ability for users to connect and interact with each other.
Ideas on the Impact of Social Web Applications
Some well-known and highly regarded authors in the field include:
- Clay Shirky: Shirky is a prominent writer and speaker on the social and economic effects of the internet. He is the author of several books, including "Here Comes Everybody" and "Cognitive Surplus", which address the impact of social media and web applications on society.
- Danah Boyd: Boyd is a researcher, author, and academic who focuses on the social and cultural aspects of technology, particularly in the context of social media and the internet. She is the author of "It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teen" and has written extensively on the topic of social web applications.
- James D. Myers: Myers is a researcher and author who focuses on the design and development of social software. He is the co-author of "The User Is Always Right: A Practical Guide to Creating and Using Personas for the Web". He has written extensively on the subject of social web applications, including the design and implementation of successful social web apps and the impact of social technology on society.