I learned from from "Evolution of the Web" about how far we have come from the internet, with static web pages with limited interactivity to the introduction of blockchain and how it changed data ownership. I was especially interested in how the Web 2.0 rought interactive experiences and user-generated content. Innovations such as blogs, social media, APIs, AJAX, and JavaScript frameworks emerged. We also saw the rise of platforms like YouTube, Wikipedia, Flickr, Facebook, and WordPress exemplify this era
I learned from from "Wax and Wane of the Web" about the different standards the web harbored, it was interesting hearing about how we went from only choosing 4 fonts, to learning how CSS, Java, PHP, and .NET became more popular to use as well. The article says to keep learning and making the standards of the web improve, even if we keep seeing the same design and development choices being made. Specifically, the author relates the web’s evolution to raising a child It’s a cycle of growth, decay, and renewal, driven by constant learning and adaptation. He urges creators to “learn, make, share, grow." To basically contribute uniquely to the internet, share, and build a better web together.
I've decided to go with a website that helps those from underprivleged communities gain access to scholarships and free education (partnering people with scholarships that match their demographic, or with free programs depending on what people are interested in)