What is "the internet"?
The internet is a public network of networks that can be hardwired and wireless. It connects personal computers to others devices with the persmission of that network. First was the internet and the World Wide Web was soon to follow.
Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative and self-sustaining facility accessible to hundreds of millions of people worldwide. It is used by many as the primary source of information consumption, and fueled the creation and growth of its own social ecosystem through social media and content sharing. (from WhatIs)
Here are some interesting facts about the internet you may enjoy.
- Internet is a global network of networks
- Internet is infrastructure
- Internet uses IP address
- Internet is priamrly hardware based
What is "the web"?
The web is a standardized system for accessing and navigating the internet. HTML is the language that you use with the web, and you use HTTP for the grammar part of the lanuage. Becasue the web has a common lanauage we can commuinccate and understand one another and share ideas. It also allows everyone acces to the internet through the web digitally.
The World Wide Web—commonly referred to as WWW, W3, or the Web—is a system of interconnected public webpages accessible through the Internet. The Web is not the same as the Internet: the Web is one of many applications built on top of the Internet. (from MDN Web Docs)
Here are some interesting facts about the web you may enjoy.
- WWW stands for World Wide Web
- WWW is more software oriented as compared to the internet
- WWW used HTTP
- English scientist Time Bermurs-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989
What is an "app" and what are its key differences from a "webpage"
An app is a computer program this is desgined to be used on a moblie device. They were desgined for being productive to keep up with your email and calendar, but they have since evoloved into mobile games. The difference between an app and a webpage is that you cant see what is publised on the app until you put it on a webpage. Apps can also use other types of languages but the web can only use HTML. That is because an app doess't communciate with other websites in the world.
Another benefit of apps is the ability to use them offline. While most app functions, like accessing maps and making in-app purchases or calls, only work online, the basic information in the app (such as store location, hours, menus and products) can be accessible even without service. (from Business News Daily)
Here are some interesting facts about apps you may enjoy.
- Mobile devices, such as phone and tablets use apps
- Desktop applications use desktop computers only
- There are differnt types of apps: native apps, web-based apps and hybrid apps
