Berners-Lee, Tim

Tim Berners-Lee is a British computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989. He created the fundamental technologies that allow us to access and share information online, including HTML (the language of webpages), HTTP (the protocol for transferring data), and URLs (web addresses). His invention transformed how people communicate, learn, and do business globally. Berners-Lee’s work aimed to make information interoperable and accessible, fostering an interconnected digital world. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the development of the internet, emphasizing open access and the free exchange of knowledge.