Ep 7: The advancement of the WEB - Part 1/2

The advancement of the web, often referred to as the evolution of the World Wide Web (WWW), can be understood in terms of different phases or "versions" that have transformed how we interact with the internet. Here’s an overview of these phases:

1. Web 1.0 (Static Web)

- Timeframe: 1990s to early 2000s

- Description: The first phase of the web, Web 1.0, was primarily about information distribution. Websites were static, meaning they were read-only and users could not interact with the content. Content creators were few, and most users were simply consumers of information.

- Features: Static pages, basic HTML, simple designs, limited interactivity, and hyperlinks.

2. Web 2.0 (Social Web)

- Timeframe: Early 2000s to the present

- Description: Web 2.0 introduced dynamic content and user interactivity. This phase marked the rise of social media, blogs, wikis, and other platforms that allowed users to generate and share content. It emphasized collaboration and social networking.

- Features: User-generated content, social networking, rich user interfaces (AJAX, JavaScript), interactive web applications, and the rise of mobile internet.

Web 3.0 (Semantic Web)

- Timeframe: Emerging from the late 2000s

- Description: Web 3.0 is about making the web more intelligent and connected. It focuses on data integration, where machines understand and interpret information much like humans do. This phase is closely associated with the use of AI, blockchain, and decentralized applications.

- Features: Semantic search, AI-driven content, decentralized networks (blockchain), smart contracts, and personalized user experiences.

To be continued...