To understand what is and what is Web 2.0

Today we are still talking of Web 2.0 that many still do not know what is explained here you are on 10 points:

The wisdom of the people: with this definition we direct the operation of Digg.com, where the success of an item is determined by the users who rate it. People talk about the strength of '"network effect". The results of Google work according to this definition. And 'the number of links to the site that it decides the matter.

Shared web applications: if we apply this definition, then only a few sites would be classified as Web 2.0: Basecamp, Writely and 30Boxes. But if we think of applications such as Google and Digg, then many other sites fall within the category.

The web as a platform intended: rather vague definition. You are right. According to Tim O'Reilly, who coined this concept means to provide a service that could not live without the Web. With this in mind, we have in eBay, Craigslist, Wikipedia, del.icio.us, Skype and Dodgeball. I think that every community can fall within this definition.

Participation of users: This is the fundamental point that divides the old from new web sites as YouTube, Flickr and OhmyNews where users are also the authors. The term "read / write web" clearly illustrates the idea that we want to convey.

Full user involvement: Web 2.0 sites use CSS, AJAX and other technologies that enhance usability and create dynamic pages that are able to show more information in the same space.

Neologism for Marketing: This is at least what the skeptics say. Just search Google, Amazon and eBay, which are part of Web 2.0 for one or more of their characteristics, are only a sort of modern fad destined to disappear. This definition is partially true, though, in my opinion, Web 2.0 is much more.

The importance of data: The data management is a skill inherent in companies that deal with Web 2.0. "SQL is the new HTML" is another definition that follows the same philosophy. Everything Web 2.0, from large companies like Amazon and Google to get to small startups like 30boxes and Orchestrate, operate mainly with databases and practically do nothing but show custom views.

Beta forever: Web 2.0 applications are constantly being released, rewritten and revised based on continuous development. Most Google applications, for example, are still in beta. Also, Flickr is rumored to be changed every 30 minutes. MySpace and other social networks, add new features every two weeks. This is however also become a feature of standalone applications, just think of Windows and MacOS that release fixes and patches all the time.

Use the web as it was designed by Paul Graham reported an increase in usability that has been achieved through good design, thanks to technologies like AJAX and also because it was allowed users to organize their information freely (see Flickr del.icio.us).

Nothing: Many argue that Web 2.0 does not exist. Personally I find it hard to share this response. Simply because while it is difficult to find a clear definition on the other hand it is also undeniably a slow revolution in the new sites. It 'like trying to describe the world with only black and white. There are gradations and hues that paint the objects and the reality better. The same thing I think we can say about the new applications. In addition, the term Web 2.0 is still a young man. We understand what it is, but we can not yet define its contours.

I hope this helps.