👉 The CGI (Common Gateway Interface) project is an initiative that aimed to standardize the way web servers handle interactive content by providing a common interface for server-side scripts to communicate with web browsers. CGI scripts, typically written in languages like Perl, Python, or PHP, allow web applications to execute server-side code and generate dynamic content that can be displayed on a web page. This project was crucial in the early days of the web, enabling the development of dynamic web pages and applications before the widespread adoption of server-side frameworks like Node.js or Django. Although CGI has largely been superseded by more efficient and integrated solutions, it laid foundational groundwork for modern web development practices.
