REDEEMERS’ UNIVERSITY EDE
P.M.B. 230 EDE
KEHINDE WILLIAMS
CSC 706
WEB DEVELOPMENT
TITLE: *Distinguish clearly between a web and internet.
*What is the difference between a website and webpage.
* History of web development.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE,
REDEEMERS’ UNIVERSITY EDE
LECTURER-IN-CHARGE
DR. (MR) ADEPOJU
1. Distinguish clearly between a web and internet.
INTERNET: The Internet is a global network of interconnected computer networks. A global
network of interconnected computers and devices.
WEB: Web (World Wide Web) is a system for accessing information on the Internet, primarily
through web pages and links. Think of the Internet as the infrastructure (roads, cables) and the Web
as the content (websites, files) that travels over that infrastructure. A service or system that runs on
the internet using browsers.
2. What is the difference between a website and a webpage.
Website = A book.
Web Page = A single page or chapter in that book.
Feature Website Web Page
A web page is a single
A website is a collection of related web pages under
Definition document or page within a
one domain name (e.g., www.example.com).
website.
We can also explain it as a:
Contains multiple web pages (Home,
Contains specific content (e.g., just the "About
Content
About, Contact, etc.). Us" section).
URL Example: https://www.example.com Example:
https://www.example.com/about.html
A full digital platform that may include A single HTML document forming part of the
Structure
navigation, menus, databases, and more. overall website.
Represents a brand, business, or project
Purpose Displays a specific piece of information.
online.
Requires multiple files and possibly a
Creation Can be created with a single HTML file.
server/database.
4. History of the Internet: A Brief Overview
The Internet is one of the most transformative inventions in human history. Its development spans
several decades, beginning as a military project and evolving into a global system connecting
billions of people.
1. 1960s – The Birth of Networking Concepts
Early Idea: Researchers began exploring ways to connect computers.
Key Project: ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), funded by the
U.S. Department of Defense.
1969: ARPANET goes live, linking four universities (UCLA, Stanford, UCSB, and the
University of Utah).
Goal: Enable resource sharing and communication between research institutions.
2. 1970s – Protocol Development
Packet Switching: A method of breaking data into packets for efficient transmission.
TCP/IP Protocol:
o Developed by: Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn.
o Function: Standard communication protocol for the Internet.
1973–1978: TCP/IP is tested and finalized.
January 1, 1983: ARPANET adopts TCP/IP, marking the birth of the modern Internet.
3. 1980s – Expansion Beyond Military and Academia
Domain Name System (DNS) introduced in 1984 (e.g., .com, .org, .edu).
NSFNET (National Science Foundation Network) created to link universities and expand
research access.
Commercial restrictions began to loosen, allowing more public and private access.
4. 1990s – The World Wide Web (WWW) Revolution
1989: Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web at CERN.
1991: WWW goes public with the first website.
1993: Mosaic, the first graphical web browser, makes the web user-friendly.
Boom of ISPs: Companies like AOL, Netscape, Yahoo! emerge.
Rapid Growth: Email, chat rooms, and websites become popular.
5. 2000s – Social Media and Broadband
Faster Internet: Transition from dial-up to broadband.
Web 2.0: Interactive web experiences emerge (blogs, wikis, forums).
Social Media Rise: Launch of Facebook (2004), YouTube (2005), Twitter (2006).
E-commerce Growth: Amazon, eBay, and online shopping explode.
6. 2010s – Mobile and Cloud Era
Smartphones dominate: Internet access shifts to mobile.
Apps and Ecosystems: App stores and mobile platforms become central.
Cloud Computing: Services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and AWS gain popularity.
IoT (Internet of Things): Devices like smart TVs and thermostats join the Internet.
7. 2020s – AI, 5G, and Decentralization
5G Networks: Faster mobile internet with lower latency.
AI Integration: Smart assistants, personalized recommendations, and automation.
Decentralization: Interest grows in blockchain, Web3, and digital privacy.
Pandemic Impact: Surge in remote work, online learning, and virtual collaboration tools
(Zoom, Teams, etc.).
3. What is the brief history of the HTML.
A. Birth of HTML (1989–1991)
Inventor: Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist at CERN.
Purpose: Created to share scientific documents using hypertext.
First version: HTML was first proposed in 1989 and published in 1991.
HTML Tags: The initial version had around 18 simple tags like <p>, <a>, <img>, etc.
B. HTML 2.0 (1995)
Standardized by: IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force).
Scope: Included all features of the original HTML plus some improvements.
Significance: First official version to be widely adopted across the web.
C. HTML 3.2 (1997)
Maintained by: W3C (World Wide Web Consortium).
Enhancements: Introduced tables, scripting (JavaScript), styles with <style>, and more
form elements.
D. HTML 4.01 (1999)
Focus: Separation of structure (HTML) from presentation (CSS).
Features: Better forms, accessibility, internationalization, and scripting support.
Versions: Three types — Strict, Transitional, and Frameset.
E. XHTML (2000–2008)
Definition: A stricter, XML-based version of HTML.
Goal: Enforce cleaner, well-formed code.
Drawback: Too strict and not well supported in browsers.
F. HTML5 (2014 - Present)
Development by: WHATWG (Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group) and
W3C.
Features: New semantic elements (<article>, <section>), multimedia support (<audio>,
<video>), canvas, geolocation, local storage, and more.
Current Standard: HTML5 is now the core technology of the modern web.
Ongoing updates: Maintained as a “living standard” by WHATWG.
