Basic Concepts of the Internet

The internet is a global network connecting billions of computers and devices.

The internet provides access to information, communication, and various services like shopping and checking the weather.

Factors like faster internet speeds, less strict regulations, and cheaper connections contributed to the growth of the internet.

People use the internet for various purposes, including research, professional communication, accessing resources, and commerce.

Guidelines and rules followed by web developers to make websites usable and accessible for everyone.

Organization that sets web standards and specifications.

Software programs that operate via the web.

The internet is increasingly important for conducting business; it's essential for many types of companies and organizations.

A global network connecting millions of computers and devices, acting as a system linking users through smaller networks.

A system for accessing resources on the internet through hypermedia links, making internet information more accessible.

Equipment used to access information (like websites, emails, files) on the internet.

Specialized computer hardware that responds to requests from other devices for information.

Network devices that direct data traffic (between clients and servers) on the internet.

The physical transmission lines (phone lines, cable, etc.) that connect devices on the internet.

The amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication channel in a given time.

No single entity controls the internet; many organizations and individual users manage parts of it.

The ability of a web page to function correctly on different types of web browsers.

Web Standards maintain the web's accessibility and freedom for everyone.

When one company or group has exclusive control over a service.

The instructions that tell a computer how to build or display something.

The time it takes to make a working website.

Technology that helps people with disabilities.

Activities to keep a website working.

The part of the internet that allows sharing information through interconnected pages.

A tool that helps users find information on the web by searching through websites and web pages.

Guidelines and rules that web developers follow to make websites usable and accessible for everyone.

They ensure that websites are consistent, usable, and accessible to all people, regardless of their device or browser.

The World Wide Web Consortium, an organization that sets web standards and specifications.

A web browser is a program that allows you to access and view web pages on the internet. Popular examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is used to structure and create the content of web pages. It uses tags to define elements like headings, paragraphs, and images.

A unique name that identifies a specific website on the internet. It's like an address used to find a particular website.

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the protocol that enables communication between web browsers and servers to display web pages.

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a unique web address that points to a specific resource online. It should start with 'http://' followed by the domain name.

The internet is a global network connecting millions of computers, allowing communication and information sharing. It is a public network without a central governing body.

Similar to print sources, web sources must be properly cited in any academic or research work. This includes providing the author, title, website, and date accessed.

Copying and using information from the internet without proper attribution is plagiarism. Always seek permission or cite sources properly.

A web standard officially approved by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It's like a stamp of approval that signifies wide adoption and stability.

Groups where web standards are developed and refined before becoming official recommendations. They usually start with a standard proposal.

A policy requiring W3C members to license their technologies royalty-free for use in web standards.

A group that focuses on developing and evolving HTML, originally formed due to disagreements with the W3C's direction.

The W3C sets standards across the entire web, while WHATWG primarily focuses on HTML. They sometimes work together, but have diverged due to differing approaches.

A web standard developed by community groups but not yet officially recognized by the W3C.

When a browser supports a new web technology. It means that the technology is implemented and can be used by developers.