The Apache Project is an open-source software community that develops and maintains a variety of software projects. It is best known for the Apache HTTP Server, which is one of the most widely used web servers in the world. The project promotes collaborative development and encourages contributions from developers around the globe. Founded in 1999, the Apache Software Foundation oversees the Apache Project and provides support for its various initiatives. The foundation hosts numerous projects, including Apache Hadoop for big data processing and Apache Spark for data analytics. These projects are designed to be freely available, fostering innovation and accessibility in software development.