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                   A  web-based  application  is  one  that  can  be  accessed  through  a  web  browser  over  a  network
                   connection. A web-based application offers the benefit of accessibility 24×7 all throughout the world.
                   Web-based applications are now widely employed for ticket reservations and other services, like bookings,
                   e-governance, online lessons, tests, and other methods of learning and online purchasing, with the ability
                   to pay with a credit card or debit card. These services allow you to access information from the comfort of
                   your own home, office, car, or other location via the Internet.
                   Web-based online apps can be divided into two categories:

                   Ð ÐThose  that  involve  financial  online  transactions.  For  example,  online  reservation  systems,  online
                      shopping, and bill payments.

                   Ð ÐThose  that  provide  information  and  allow  engagement  through  filling  out  forms,  posting  queries,
                      viewing data, sending email, or chatting. For example, e-governance, online tutorials, and tests.

                     2.1 Online ReseRvatiOn systems

                   An online reservation system enables ticket booking and cancellation via the Internet. A user can retrieve
                   information and conduct transactions related to ticket reservations. Some examples of online reservation
                   systems are given below:
                   Ð ÐAirline ticket
                   Ð ÐRailway ticket
                   Ð ÐBus ticket

                   Ð ÐMovie ticket
                   Ð ÐHotel booking
                   Ð ÐCar rental

                   Ð ÐTour and travel booking
                   Such reservation systems save information and allow users to retrieve it. For example, information about
                   all flights from Delhi to Mumbai, such as timings, prices, air flight providers (Air India, Spice Jet, etc.), and
                   seat availability. Anyone who wants to fly from Delhi to Mumbai can look up flight times, prices, and seat
                   availability, among other things, and book a ticket.
                   2.1.1 Advantages of Online Reservation System

                   Online reservation systems benefit both the company that provides reservation services and the consumer
                   who uses the online reservation system to book the tickets. Let us discuss the benefits of using an online
                   reservation system.





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