What is 2008?

The year 2008 doesn't represent a specific technology but rather a point in time. Many technologies were prevalent or introduced in 2008. Key developments included: the continued rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter; significant advancements in mobile technology, notably with the widespread adoption of smartphones; the emergence of cloud computing as a viable infrastructure solution; and ongoing developments in web technologies such as AJAX and JavaScript frameworks that enhanced user experience. This was also the year of the financial crisis, which inadvertently spurred innovation in financial technology (fintech) in the following years.