The Web Has Evolved Dramatically Since Its Inception
- The web has evolved from a collection of static documents to a dynamic, interactive, and intelligent platform.
- This evolution has transformed how we communicate, collaborate, and access information.
The Early Web: Static and Read-Only
- The early web was characterized by static HTML pages that were read-only.
- Users could access information, but there was no interactivity or user-generated content.
- Tim Berners-Lee's first website, created in 1991, provided information about the World Wide Web project.
- It was a simple, text-based page with hyperlinks to other documents.
Web 2.0: The Rise of Interactivity and User Participation
Web 2.0 marked a shift from static to dynamic content, enabling user interaction and collaboration.
Key features of Web 2.0 include:
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
- Wikis (e.g., Wikipedia)
- Blogs and comment sections
- Rich Internet Applications (e.g., Google Maps)
Web 2.0 is often described as the " read-write web" because users can both consume and create content.
The Semantic Web: Adding Meaning to Data
- The semantic web aims to make web content machine-readable by adding metadata that describes the meaning of information.
