Hüpertekst

Hüpertekst, often rendered as hypertext, is a method of organizing information by linking related pieces of content together. Instead of a linear progression, as found in traditional text, hypertext allows readers to navigate through information non-sequentially by following connections, or "links," embedded within the text. These links can lead to other documents, specific sections within the same document, or even external resources.

The concept of hypertext predates the widespread use of computers, with early thinkers like Vannevar Bush envisioning systems that could link information associatively. The practical implementation of hypertext became widespread with the development of the World Wide Web, where web pages are interconnected through hyperlinks. This technology has revolutionized how we access and consume information, enabling rapid exploration of vast digital libraries and interconnected networks of knowledge.

Hypertext relies on a system of nodes, which are pieces of content, and links, which are the connections between these nodes. When a user clicks on a link, the hypertext system interprets this action and navigates the user to the linked destination. This flexible structure supports a variety of applications, from simple cross-referencing to complex interactive documents and dynamic web content. The underlying principle is to provide users with choices in their reading path, making information retrieval more efficient and engaging.