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Java Developer's AJAX FAQ |
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Should I consider AJAX? |
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AJAX definitely has the buzz right now,
but it might not be the right thing for
you. AJAX is limited to the latest
browsers, exposes browser compatibility
issues, and requires new skill-sets for
many. There is a good blog entry by Alex
Bosworth on AJAX Mistakes which is a
good read before you jump full force
into AJAX.
On the other hand you can achieve highly
interactive rich web applications that
are responsive and appear really fast.
While it is debatable as to whether an
AJAX based application is really faster,
the user feels a sense of immediacy
because they are given active feedback
while data is exchanged in the
background. If you are an early adopter
and can handle the browser compatibility
issues, and are willing to learn some
more skills, then AJAX is for you. It
may be prudent to start off AJAX-ifying
a small portion or component of your
application first. We all love
technology, but just remember the
purpose of AJAX is to enhance your
user's experience and not hinder it.
Visit the Greg Murray's
page for good collection of FAQ's for
the Java Developer. |
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