An introduction to hypermedia issues, systems andapplication areas
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TL;DR
A number of design issues associated with hypermedia systems have been identified and a number of the more pre-eminent hyper media systems within the context of the issues they address are discussed.
Abstract
This article is intended to be a general introduction to the new information representation technology: hypermedia. There is a lack of consensus as to a specific definition of hypermedia. Several general characteristics and specific terms are, however, emerging and are presented here as an introduction to the area. A number of design issues associated with hypermedia systems have been identified. This survey presents these issues and discusses a number of the more pre-eminent hypermedia systems within the context of the issues they address. From one perspective, hypermedia is not an application. It is, instead, atechnology which can be used to develop and enhance many application areas. Hypermedia's potential contribution to some of these areas is discussed and some general conclusions presented.