This document provides a historical overview of the development of the internet and web from the 1980s to present. It describes the evolution from early internet formation and the launch of the world wide web (Web 1.0) in the 1990s, to the rise of user-generated content and social media (Web 2.0) in the 2000s. It then speculates on potential future developments including greater personalization and customization enabled by advances in areas like mobile technology and data analytics (Web 3.0).