Web 1.0 v/s Web 2.0 v/s Web 3.0 . What's the difference ?

 Welcome to the world of web, the web has now become an integral part of modern life, that has transformed the life of people of interacting with the information, with each other and with the world around them. 

The web is nothing but a vast network of interconnected digital resources. With time these web technology is getting more and more advanced helping the modern world in large ways. It is said that this web has now primarily three evolutions and the terms used for this evolution are:-

1) Web 1.0  

2) Web 2.0

3) Web 3.0

Let's  see about this in more detail  :

1) What is Web 1.0?

Web 1.0 was the web phase when the internet was just introduced to the world and was known as the first phase of the discovery of the World Wide Web. Web 1.0 also known as "read-only" web, was the web where the web pages were static HTML pages that were linked to one other through hypertext.

In this phase, The technology for creating websites having dynamic content was not arrived so the main focus of the designers and developers was to create simple and informative website which could provide the perfect information that user needs. So the websites and webpages, at this time were very formal and not so interactive.

Why was Web 1.0 called a "read-only" web?

Web 1.0 was called read-only because it was not having the features and functionalities that today's websites are having. The only thing that it was allowing us to do was to search for the information and to read it.  

Above is an example that shows how webpages looked in the era of Web 1.0.

One of the most significant aspects of Web 1.0 was the emergence of search engines like Google, Yahoo, and AltaVista. With the help of search engines, users could navigate through the internet more easily and find the information they needed without having to browse through numerous websites. 

In conclusion, It was the time when websites were static and focused primarily on providing information. Despite its limitations, Web 1.0 was an important step in the evolution of the web, paving the way for more dynamic and interactive websites that we enjoy today.

The Era of Web 1.0 was roughly from 1990 to 2004. 

2) What is Web 2.0?

In this blog, we will see how Web 2.0 differs from Web 1.0 and how it changed the way we interact with the web. The phrase "Web 2.0" refers to the process by which the internet evolved from a static, read-only platform to a dynamic, interactive one.

Web 2.0 changed the whole way of interacting with the web. Initially, in Web 1.0 users were only able to read the content But in Web 2.0 users can also share and create the content. So the main focus of the developers changed to making more interactive as well as attractive websites so that as many users come to visit their sites.

Examples :

• Blog: Allows users to create content and can share their knowledge, thoughts, and opinion.
• Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: Here People throughout the world can connect with each other and share content.
•  Discord: It allows you to create communities, groups, etc... where you can learn, and share knowledge among others.
• Youtube:  One of the biggest platforms where people can create and share content like social, educational, political, funny, etc. in the form of videos.

" Web 2.0 is based on the term centralization. This means all the data that the user is giving or interacting with, all of that is owned by the central authority. Here the user's data is stored by the company and  if security is not there then  there is a chance of data breach. "

Web 2.0 now uses cloud computing, which is a significant component. Instead of using their own computer, users can save and access data and apps online thanks to cloud computing. Users may now more easily access their data from any location, at any time, and businesses can now leverage cloud-based software and services to cut costs.

In conclusion, Web 2.0 has changed how we communicate, collaborate, and have fun online. Users may now create and share content with others, making the web experience more dynamic and collaborative.

What is Web 3.0?

Web 3.0, or the "Semantic Web," is the upcoming internet generation. Its goal is to make the web more intelligent and personalized. Web 3.0 aims to create a web that can understand, interpret, and use data in a way that is meaningful to users.

What do you mean by Semantic Web?
- The Semantic Web is the web of connections between different forms of data that allow a machine to do something it wasn’t able to do directly.

The main 2 features of Web3 are:

1.  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML)
2.  Blockchain
   
   
   Artificial Intelligence can be said as a computer system that has the capability of learning Human Behavior and Thinking, whereas machine learning (ML) is an application of AI that learns from the data provided by the AI.
   
   Based on the user's behavior and what the user wants from the web, AI and ML works on various algorithm to provide personalized content and services based on user preferences and needs.
   
   Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that stores data in a decentralized manner.
   In short,  Blockchain is a decentralized, secure ledger that can be used to store and transfer data in a secure and transparent way. Here users don't need to have much concern about data privacy and security. 
   
   In conclusion, Web 3.0 is set to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and the internet. The possibilities of Web 3.0 are endless, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.