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The Evolution of Web Technologies

Explore the past, present, and future of web development in one comprehensive timeline.

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Current Web Technologies

The latest frameworks, libraries, and tools shaping modern web development.

Next.js
Next.js
React
SSR
Static Generation
The React framework for production that gives you the best developer experience with all the features you need for production.
Released: 2016Learn more
React
React
UI
Component-Based
Virtual DOM
A JavaScript library for building user interfaces. React makes it painless to create interactive UIs.
Released: 2013Learn more
Vue.js
Vue.js
Progressive
Reactive
Component-Based
An approachable, performant and versatile framework for building web user interfaces.
Released: 2014Learn more
Angular
Angular
TypeScript
Google
Enterprise
A platform and framework for building single-page client applications using HTML and TypeScript.
Released: 2016Learn more
Svelte
Svelte
Compiler
No Virtual DOM
Reactive
A radical new approach to building user interfaces. Write less code and eliminate the virtual DOM.
Released: 2016Learn more
Astro
Astro
Islands Architecture
Multi-Framework
Content-Focused
The all-in-one web framework designed for speed. Pull your content from anywhere and deploy everywhere.
Released: 2021Learn more

Historical Timeline

From the birth of the World Wide Web to the present day.

The Early Web (1989-1999)

The birth and early development of the World Wide Web.

Web 1.0 (2000-2005)

The first generation of the Web, characterized by static websites and limited interactivity.

Web 2.0 (2006-2015)

The social web, characterized by user-generated content, social media, and dynamic web applications.

Modern Web (2016-Present)

The current era of web development, characterized by JavaScript frameworks, serverless architecture, and AI integration.

Learning Resources

Expand your knowledge with these carefully curated resources.

MDN Web Docs
Documentation
Reference
Tutorials
MDN Web Docs
The definitive resource for web developers, by Mozilla.
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript references
  • Web API documentation
  • Tutorials and guides for all skill levels
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web.dev
Best Practices
Performance
Accessibility
web.dev
Guidance and analysis from Google's web platform team.
  • Core Web Vitals and performance optimization
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
  • Modern web capabilities
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CSS-Tricks
CSS
Design
Frontend
CSS-Tricks
Tips, tricks, and techniques on using CSS.
  • CSS Grid and Flexbox guides
  • Design patterns and solutions
  • Frontend development techniques
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Next.js Documentation
React
Framework
SSR
Next.js Documentation
Official documentation for the Next.js framework.
  • App Router and Pages Router
  • Server Components and Server Actions
  • Data fetching and caching strategies
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React Documentation
JavaScript
UI
Components
React Documentation
Official documentation for the React library.
  • Component-based architecture
  • Hooks and state management
  • React patterns and best practices
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Smashing Magazine
Design
Development
UX
Smashing Magazine
Professional resources for web designers and developers.
  • Web design trends and techniques
  • Frontend development articles
  • UX/UI design principles
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A List Apart
Web Standards
Design
Content
A List Apart
Explores the design, development, and meaning of web content.
  • Web standards and accessibility
  • Content strategy
  • Design systems and patterns
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freeCodeCamp
Learning
Interactive
Free
freeCodeCamp
Learn to code for free with interactive tutorials.
  • Web development curriculum
  • Coding challenges and projects
  • Certifications in various technologies
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Web History
History
Evolution
Context
Web History
A comprehensive history of the World Wide Web.
  • Origins of the web and internet
  • Browser wars and standards evolution
  • Key figures and innovations
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