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The World Wide Web (WWW) has come a long way since its inception in 1989. From humble beginnings as a way to access scientific research papers, the web has grown to become a central part of our daily lives. In this blog post, we will take a look at the differences between the three main versions of the web: Web 1.0, Web 2.0, and Web 3.0.

Web 1.0

Web 1.0, also known as the “Static Web,” was the first version of the web that was widely available to the public. It was a one-way street, where users could only access information that was provided to them by website creators. Websites were essentially online brochures, consisting mostly of text and static images. Examples of Web 1.0 websites include early versions of search engines like Yahoo and online encyclopedias like Britannica Online.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0, also known as the “Participatory Web,” marked a significant shift in the way the web was used. It introduced the concept of user-generated content, where users could actively participate in the creation and sharing of information. Social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Wikipedia are examples of Web 2.0 websites, as they allow users to create and share content, comment on existing content, and interact with other users.

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Web 3.0

Web 3.0, also known as the “Semantic Web,” represents the next evolution of the web. It aims to make the web more intelligent and intuitive by introducing the concept of “machine-readable” content. Web 3.0 will use artificial intelligence and natural language processing to understand the meaning of the content on the web, making it easier for machines to understand and interpret it. This will allow for more advanced applications like personalized search results, advanced natural language processing and more accurate and fast data analysis. A good example for web 3.0 is a decentralized platform like Ethereum which uses smart contracts to make the web more autonomous and resilient.

In summary, the World Wide Web has evolved from a static, one-way platform in Web 1.0 to a more participatory and interactive platform in Web 2.0, and now it’s on the way to be more intelligent and machine-readable in Web 3.0. Each new iteration of the web has expanded the possibilities of what we can do online, and Web 3.0 promises to take us even further.

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