Web2, also known as Web 2.0, refers to the second generation of the internet, characterized by a shift from static web pages to interactive, dynamic, and user-generated content. This era, which began in the early 2000s, has transformed the way people interact, share information, and conduct online activities.
Key features of Web2 include:
- Social media and networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Blogging and content creation platforms (e.g., WordPress, Medium)
- User-generated content and reviews (e.g., YouTube, Yelp)
- Interactive web applications and APIs (e.g., Google Maps, Twitter API)
- Collaborative tools and wikis (e.g., Wikipedia, Google Docs)
- Tagging, bookmarking, and folksonomies (e.g., Delicious, Flickr)
- AJAX and JavaScript-based dynamic web pages
Web2 has enabled new forms of online engagement, creativity, and community-building, revolutionizing how we communicate, share knowledge, and conduct business. It has also raised important questions about data privacy, security, and the impact of technology on society.
