1.1 Evolution of the WEB

	The WEB can be thought of as network, something that is formed by interconnecting many parts, useful in many
	ways.

It is probably easy to get into the network, but it is a difficult task to come out from the network.

	The initial objective of web was information sharing and easy creation of Web sites that consisted of just text
	documents (hypertext in some sense).

	The Web has now rapidly grown by constant advances in Internet and Web standards and technologies, in the
	extent of its use and scope.

In 10 years, the number of Web sites has grown rapidly from 100 to over 45 million.

	Some areas where Web based systems and applications are widely being used to enhance and/or extend their
	operations include:

Legacy information and database systems.

		Enterprises such as travels, hospitality industries, banks, educational and training institutions, entertainment
		business and government agencies.

		Mobile web applications have evolved a lot due to advances in wireless technologies and portable
		computing and communication devices.

1.1 Evolution of the WEB

	XML, Web services, the Semantic Web, Web personalization techniques, Web mining, Web intelligence, mobile
	and context-aware services etc are the new Web technologies and standards those have emerged in the last
	few years.

	The field of study such as media, information and communication technology, sharing and use of different types
	of information anytime and from anywhere from a variety of devices such as desktops, notebooks, tablets,
	PDA's, mobile phones etc are brought together by the evolution of THE WEB.