Computer applications have come a long way fast. Before the World Wide Web, application programs typically ran on one computer, or private networks. A lot of applications have been moving to the internet. To write internet programs, we need specialized languages.

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is essential to the use of Web browsers. It enhances text, and supports graphics, sound, and video.

Active Server Pages (ASP.NET) is a powerful platform to write applications that run over the internet.