Current Trends in Web Technology

Introduction to Web Technology

• Importance of web technology in software development
• Basic concepts needed for creating software
• Overview of the topics to be discussed
• Connection between the internet and web technologies

History of the Internet

• Definition:

  • The internet is a global network of billions of computers and electronic devices.
  • It allows access to information, communication, and more.

• Origin:

  • Concept started in the late 1960s with ARPANET funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • Joseph Licklider played a key role in convincing ARPA to research computer networking.

• Initial Purpose:

  • To link computers at Pentagon-funded research institutions over telephone lines.
  • First connections made with four universities:
    • University of California, Los Angeles
    • University of California, Santa Barbara
    • Stanford University
    • University of Utah

Development of the Internet

• Growth:

  • By the early 1970s, more computers joined the network.
  • Other similar networks began to emerge globally, some with more computers than ARPANET.

• Invention of Email:

  • Email was invented in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson.
  • Utilized the "@" symbol to send messages between computers.

• Commercial Use:

  • In 1989, the U.S. government lifted restrictions on commercial use of the internet.
  • Computers became more affordable, leading to widespread access.

Current State of the Internet

• As of now, the internet interconnects more than 30,000 networks.
• It allows communication among over 10 million computers and 50 million users across more than 150 countries.
• The internet continues to grow rapidly.