Computing involves any goal-oriented activity that relies, producing, or creating computing infrastructure. It comprises the systematic study and experiment of design of algorithms and fabrication of both software and hardware. It also includes other technical, scientific, economic, social and environmental factors. Computers are the most widely used tools in all domains of human endeavor and are increasingly used in business and society as well. They have immense applications in all fields and help people in various tasks such as communication, education, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, economic, scientific, and military activities.

The recent past has seen several developments in information technology and its applications, especially in the areas of digital revolution and cloud computing. These developments led to the rise of web-based computing environment that encompasses various applications. Web-based application software also constitutes a part of computing environment and is commonly used for creating websites, publishing content, managing files and databases, client-side programming, networking, desktop computing, document management systems, collaboration, distribution, desktop management tools, and multimedia systems. The term “web-based computing environment” ( WuBE ) refers to the collection of tools and languages used by an individual or an organization to create and use a web browser and an Internet server. Users can access these applications through the Internet.

Computing today has become a key player in business, science, technology, and society. It has become a goal-oriented activity required by individuals, companies, and government at all levels. The rapid growth of computer technology and wide-scale use of Internet has made the world a global village. Now a day, computing involves any activity that makes use of computers such as data processing, network computing, and file sharing. Some of the major components of a computing environment include network infrastructure, application software, memory, hard disk storage, input and output devices, user training and maintenance, and operating system.