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CLASS: SS 3

WEEK 1 LESSON NOTE

TOPIC:

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD WIDE WEB(WWW)

Description and Full Meaning of WWW:

 The WWW stands for the "World Wide Web." It is a system of interconnected webpages
and digital resources accessible via the internet. The WWW allows users to access and
share information, multimedia content, and services globally through web browsers.

Brief History of WWW:

 The WWW was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, in 1989
while working at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) in Switzerland.

 In 1990, Berners-Lee developed the first web browser/editor, called "World Wide Web"
(later renamed Nexus), and the first web server software.

 The first-ever website, http://info.cern.ch, went live in 1991, providing information


about the WWW project.

 By 1993, web browsers and servers began to emerge outside of CERN, marking the
beginning of the WWW's expansion beyond the research community.

 The WWW rapidly evolved into a global platform for information dissemination,
communication, and commerce.

Basic Terminologies of WWW:

 URL (Uniform Resource Locator): A web address used to locate resources on the
internet, consisting of a protocol (e.g., http://), domain name (e.g., www.example.com),
and path.

 Web Browser: Software used to access and view web content, such as Chrome, Firefox,
or Safari.

 Webpage: A single document or page on the WWW that can contain text, images,
multimedia, and hyperlinks.

 Website: A collection of webpages and digital resources hosted on a specific domain.

 Hyperlink: A clickable link within a webpage that directs the user to another webpage or
resource.

 HTML (Hypertext Markup Language): The standard language used to create and format
web content.

 HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): A protocol for transmitting data and resources over
the WWW.
 FTP (File Transfer Protocol): A protocol for transferring files between computers on the
internet.

List of WWW Protocols:

 HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol): Used for transferring webpages and their content
between web servers and browsers.

 HTTPS (HTTP Secure): A secure version of HTTP that encrypts data transmission,
commonly used for secure online transactions and data protection.

 FTP (File Transfer Protocol): Used for transferring files between computers on the
internet.

 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): Used for sending emails.

 POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol): Used for
receiving emails from mail servers.

 DNS (Domain Name System): Resolves domain names into IP addresses.

 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): The fundamental protocols


that enable data to be transmitted over the internet.

Benefits of WWW:

 Access to Information: Provides easy access to vast amounts of information and


resources.

 Communication: Facilitates global communication through email, social media, and


messaging.

 E-commerce: Enables online shopping and business transactions.

 Education: Provides educational resources, online courses, and e-learning opportunities.

 Entertainment: Offers a wide range of multimedia content, including videos, music, and
games.

 Research: Supports research and data retrieval on various topics.

 Global Connectivity: Connects people, businesses, and organizations worldwide.

Navigating Through Websites Using Website Addresses:

 To navigate through websites, users enter website addresses (URLs) into the address bar
of their web browser.

 A URL typically consists of the protocol (e.g., http:// or https://), followed by the domain
name (e.g., www.example.com) and, optionally, a specific path or resource (e.g.,
/page.html).
 After entering a URL and pressing "Enter" or clicking "Go," the web browser fetches and
displays the requested webpage. Users can then use hyperlinks within the page to
navigate to other parts of the website or external websites.

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