The Birth of The World Wide Web

Introduction

The World Wide Web has undergone drastic changes since its creation, revolutionizing how people access and share information in the process. One of these is the creation of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the foundational language for creating and displaying content on the internet. This webpage discusses important milestones in the web’s evolution, focusing on the role of HTML in shaping the modern internet.

Key Terms

• HTML: Hypertext Markup Language, the standard for creating web pages.
• W3C: The World Wide Web Consortium, which standardizes web technologies.
• CSS: Cascading Style Sheets, used to style HTML documents.
• Hypertext: Text that links to other documents or resources.

Table of Contents

• The Evolution of HTML 1.0 & 2.0
• The Advancements in HTML 4.0
• Modern Web Development with HTML5
• References & Resources
• Self-Assessment Quiz