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Web evolution by numbers

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Tony Patton Tech Republic

Published: 21 Dec 2006 11:51 GMT

…movements whose rise has followed the move towards Web 2.0. Open source brings together a community of developers to build and improve software. Bugs are also reduced, as issues are quickly resolved due to the size of the open source community and the number of eyes and hands on the software.

Another example of a technology or approach to come out of the Web 2.0 push is Ajax, which defines an approach to building a rich client interface. It takes advantage of proven technologies (JavaScript and XML) that have been used to build powerful web applications over the years.

The sample applications and technologies are just a selection of what is currently available, but it does provide an idea of what is expected from applications that embrace the Web 2.0 model.

Is 3.0 around the corner?
The Web 2.0 concept has been with us for some time, so it begs the question of what to expect next. Web 3.0 is the logical choice for the next version, and it has received some coverage. So, what would the next version bring to the table? Some core concepts might be: making the technology more accessible; exploring the idea of always on and always connected; and addressing privacy needs as the amount of personal data on the web continues to grow.

What do you think?
There are no official release numbers assigned to the web as a whole, but the community has come together to place numbers on the stages of its development. The web began with 1.0 with information delivery as the key concept that evolved to strong user involvement in Web 2.0, so what can we expect as the web continues its rapid evolution? Share your thoughts and ideas by joining the ZDNet community (if you're not a member already), and posting to the article discussion.

Biography: Tony Patton began his professional career as an application developer earning Java, VB, Lotus, and XML certifications to bolster his knowledge.