Web1 vs Web3
Developers should learn about Web1 to understand the historical evolution of web technologies and the foundational principles that underpin modern web development, such as client-server architecture and basic markup languages meets developers should learn web3 to build applications in emerging fields like decentralized finance (defi), non-fungible tokens (nfts), and decentralized autonomous organizations (daos), where trustless and transparent systems are essential. Here's our take.
Web1
Developers should learn about Web1 to understand the historical evolution of web technologies and the foundational principles that underpin modern web development, such as client-server architecture and basic markup languages
Web1
Nice PickDevelopers should learn about Web1 to understand the historical evolution of web technologies and the foundational principles that underpin modern web development, such as client-server architecture and basic markup languages
Pros
- +It's relevant for those working on legacy systems, studying internet history, or building educational content about web progression, as it provides context for the limitations that led to innovations like Web2 and Web3
- +Related to: html, http
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Web3
Developers should learn Web3 to build applications in emerging fields like decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), where trustless and transparent systems are essential
Pros
- +It's particularly valuable for creating solutions that require censorship resistance, data ownership, or automated agreements without third parties, such as in supply chain tracking or digital identity management
- +Related to: blockchain, ethereum
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Web1 if: You want it's relevant for those working on legacy systems, studying internet history, or building educational content about web progression, as it provides context for the limitations that led to innovations like web2 and web3 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Web3 if: You prioritize it's particularly valuable for creating solutions that require censorship resistance, data ownership, or automated agreements without third parties, such as in supply chain tracking or digital identity management over what Web1 offers.
Developers should learn about Web1 to understand the historical evolution of web technologies and the foundational principles that underpin modern web development, such as client-server architecture and basic markup languages
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