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.
November 19th, 2007 at 11:35 am
These lists miss out one important web 2.0 application, that encourages exercises.
http://www.istats.com.au
November 19th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Hey Craig,
I checked out that site, it looks great… i’ll start using it to track my fitness.
Benny