When the term web 2.0 was coined less than 2 years ago no one predicted the massive changes that would occur to the way that we are using applications online.
Software as a service (where an application is hosted by a service provider, usually the developer) has been around for a while, but Web 2.0 applications are different.
In essence, and in my opinion, a web 2.0 application is an online service that has been created with simplicity as the key and with the goal of solving a common problem amongst users. The design is usually very simple and elegant and the user rarely has to click around multiple pages. A lot of web 2.0 applications also bring users together in a community where they can assist each other to achieve common goals.
The chaps over at readwriteweb.com have come up with a ‘list of lists‘ of current web 2.0 applications. Depending on which list you look at there are about 3000 at the moment. Have a bit of a look, you will definitely find an application that will save you time.
I’m also keen to hear what other peoples definitions of a web 2.0 application.
August 30th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
It strikes me that every new website is there to make money. A few years ago people put up websites as a community service, now they seem to be there just to generate revenue. It doesn’t seem to matter whether they contribute anything to society. What do others think about the glut of money grabbing web developers?
February 12th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Sorry, Wilbur,
Do you mean web developers who need to eat and are not on the dole and do not live off mommy and daddy?