Web Platforms Constraints
Web Platforms Constraints
Constraints
Participants :
• Hafiz Abdur rehman (41107)
• Amna(41101)
• Tehreem Fatima(41168)
Define:
“Web platform constraints are the challenges and limitations
encountered in developing, deploying, and maintaining web-based
systems.”
Web Platform Constraints Overview
Challenges affecting usability, performance, and scalability.
Categories:
• Technical Constraints
• User Experience (UX) Constraints
• Security Constraints
• Financial Constraints
• Accessibility
• Legal and Regulatory Constraints
• Social and Ethical Constraints
• Maintenance Constraints
• Environmental Constraints
Technical Constraints:
Issues like scalability, performance bottlenecks, compatibility
across devices and browsers, limited server resources, and
integration challenges with APIs or third-party services.
User Experience Constraints:
Accessibility challenges, complex or cluttered interfaces, poor
mobile responsiveness, and insufficient localization for diverse
user bases.
Security Constraints:
Risks like data breaches, weak authentication mechanisms, API
vulnerabilities, and non-compliance with data protection
regulations.
Financial Constraints:
Limited budgets for development, infrastructure, and
maintenance, as well as high operational costs for scaling and
hosting.
Accessibility:
Ensuring content is available to all users, including those with
disabilities.
Legal and Regulatory Constraints:
Compliance with data privacy laws, content regulations, and software
licensing requirements.
Social and Ethical Constraints:
Issues like algorithmic bias, misinformation, and maintaining user
trust by avoiding unethical practices .
Maintenance and Updates:
Problems with version compatibility, downtime during updates, and
managing technical debt.
Environmental Constraints:
Energy consumption in data centers and geographical limitations
affecting latency or compliance.
Solutions:
Technical Constraints:
Use scalable cloud infrastructure, CDNs, and responsive
frameworks.
User Experience Constraints:
Follow accessibility guidelines, simplify design, and ensure
responsive layouts.
Security Constraints:
Implement encryption, multi-factor authentication, and
regular updates.
Financial Constraints:
Develop an MVP, use open-source tools, and optimize hosting
costs.
Legal and Regulatory Constraints:
Ensure compliance with regional laws and implement transparent
policies.
Social and Ethical Constraints:
Audit algorithms for bias, combat misinformation, and maintain
user transparency.
Maintenance and Updates:
Use modular coding, CI/CD pipelines, and schedule downtime
smartly.
Environmental Constraints:
Opt for green hosting solutions and optimize data delivery with
CDNs.
Benefits and Applications of Web
Platforms:
Convenience and Accessibility:
Platforms like Airbnb and Uber enable seamless access to
services without installation or delays.
Global Reach:
Platforms break geographic barriers, connecting users and
businesses worldwide.
Cost Efficiency:
Single cross-platform development can save significant
resources compared to native apps.
Faster Scaling:
Platforms grow rapidly due to their decentralized model of
connecting users and producers.
Improved Transparency and Choice:
Empower users with better information and diverse options,
enhancing trust and usability.
Examples:
Discuss successful platforms like Airbnb, Uber, or LinkedIn to
showcase real-world impacts.
Thank You