🧩 1. Based on Platform

🖥️ Desktop Applications

• Installed on personal computers or laptops.
• Works offline (usually).
• Examples:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • VLC Media Player

📱 Mobile Applications

• Designed for smartphones or tablets.
• Platform-specific (Android/iOS).
• Types:

  • Native Apps (built for one OS)

    → Instagram for iOS

  • Hybrid Apps (one codebase for both)

    → WhatsApp (partially hybrid)

  • Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

    → Twitter Lite

☁️ Web Applications

• Accessed via web browser.
• No installation needed.
• Responsive for desktop/mobile.
• Examples:
  • Google Docs
  • Canva
  • Trello

🖧 Cloud Applications

• Hosted on cloud platforms, accessible anywhere.
• Highly scalable and collaborative.