The Growth of the Web: From Start to Now

1. The Birth of the Web (1989-1993)

1989: Sir Tim Berners-Lee proposed the concept of the World Wide Web (WWW) while working at CERN.
1991: The first website, info.cern.ch, was launched.
1993: Mosaic, the first web browser with images and user-friendly navigation, was introduced, sparking public interest.

2. The Early Expansion (1994-2000)

1994: Netscape Navigator emerged as a dominant web browser.
1995:
- JavaScript was created, enabling interactive websites.
- Amazon and eBay were founded, marking the rise of e-commerce.
1998: Google was founded, transforming web search with superior algorithms.
2000: The dot-com bubble burst, but companies like Amazon survived, laying the foundation for future growth.

3. Web 2.0 Era (2001-2010)

Focus shifted to user-generated content and social interaction.
Key Developments:
- 2004: Facebook launched, revolutionizing social networking.
- 2005: YouTube was founded, introducing video-sharing to the web.
- 2007: The iPhone's launch accelerated mobile web growth.
- 2008: Google Chrome debuted, improving browser speed and security.
Features of Web 2.0: Blogs, wikis, social media, and interactive web applications.

4. Web 3.0 and the Present (2011-Present)

Web 3.0 emphasizes decentralization, AI, and personalization.
Blockchain and cryptocurrencies introduced decentralized finance (DeFi).
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and responsive design made web apps perform like native mobile apps.
AI Integration: Personalized recommendations and voice assistants became standard.

5. The Future of the Web

Web 4.0: Expected to focus on immersive experiences (AR/VR) and even more seamless integration between the physical and digital worlds.
Internet of Things (IoT): Billions of devices are now interconnected, driving web growth across industries.