Web 2.0 Definition

Known as the second generation of the World Wide Web. Web 2.0 essentially consists of three main components. These being; rich Internet applications, service oriented architect and the social web.

Rich Internet applications (RIA) refer to applications that mimic the features i.e. graphics and functionality i.e. useability. Of traditional desktop applications.

Service oriented architect when acknowledged is understood to be the key component of web 2.0 and refers to the essential structure that supports communication between services. In some cases it could be a simple data transfer or it may be of higher complexity where the structure allows for multiple services manage activities.

The third component, the social web is where we as humans merge with a network of computers. Whereby we are no longer just considered to be the end users but also the participants of the applications available, thus human interaction. From making friends on social sites to podcasting or updating a wiki.