The Web has become an essential part of our daily lives, transforming how we connect with information and each other. However, it wasn’t always like this. In the early 1990s, Tim Berners-Lee, working at CERN, developed the foundations of what we now know as the World Wide Web.
His vision was revolutionary – a decentralized information space where knowledge could be shared freely across the globe. The first web page went live on August 6, 1991, marking the beginning of a new era in human communication.
Today, billions of websites exist, serving diverse purposes from entertainment and education to commerce and public services. The web has become so integrated into our lives that it’s difficult to imagine a world without it.
As we look to the future, challenges around privacy, security, and digital equality remain paramount. Organizations like the W3C continue to develop standards ensuring the web remains open and accessible to all.
