Web 2.0 refers to second-generation online services that emphasize user-generated content, interoperability, and collaboration on the World Wide Web. Key aspects of Web 2.0 include AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), which allows web pages to be updated asynchronously without reloading, RSS feeds for sharing content, and social networking/sharing sites. Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers software applications over the internet, eliminating the need to install and run applications locally on computers.