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Rich Internet Applications and AJAX - Selecting the best product
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03/03/2006, By Marc Domenig
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RIA and AJAX are new terms for a technology that has been around for years. Given the hype for these terms, it is difficult to differentiate between products. They vary substantially in their technical foundation and their suitability for specific requirements. Careful product evaluation is essential. The decision tree presented in this essay helps asking the right questions and leads through the most important decisions.
AJAX is neither a product nor a new technology but a new branding for RIA technology that is based on JavaScript, XML, and other technologies. Since most JavaScript based products have adopted the AJAX terminology, it’s reasonable to put them in a single category. JavaScript/AJAX products are appropriate in situations where the user expects an application to work unconditionally in browsers. When buying a DVD or booking a flight, for instance, nobody will want to install a plug-in.
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