New Scripts | Ajax

A very smart practice in coding is to test if the function will have the ability to perform in a particular browser. This is especially true in Ajax-based websites as developers have to face constant browser incompatibilities. Objects could easily be a problem when everything is in place for a particular browser but it will just falter since development of the program has not considered other browsers.

Planning to develop an efficient Ajax based application is easier with Prototype.js. This framework was developed specifically to simplify almost any Ajax based function. It is MIT licensed framework could easily be integrated to other frameworks. To start using the framework it has to be referenced first in your webpage. The following code is used to activate prototype.js. Usually this is referenced in an HTML webpage

MooTools is an open source JavaScript framework that evolved from the simple function called moo.fx. The developers of moo.fx have slowly expanded this simple function into a fully functional framework. As of this writing, the framework is on its 1.2.0 version and has been enjoying a good following along with other JavaScript frameworks. MooTools is a lightweight framework. But do not think MooTools is another lightweight framework that would eventually stack-up. This framework is as lean as they could be. Instead of stacking up the functions and lines, MooTools divide the codes by developing functions in small code bases.

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Ajax is still going strong and the hype will never go down unless a new and a better technique is coming up. So far, what we have seen are variation of Ajax � FJAX, AHAX and SAJAX. Although they are innovation by themselves, we cannot help but thinking that these innovations happened because of Ajax. We just have to wait a little bit for the next big thing. For now we have to work a little bit better for Ajax�s development. In this state, the developers still has a lot of things to understand to build a highly efficient Ajax based website. There are so many pitfalls in Ajax and one flaw will mean an unsecured website open for all hackers to exploit.

Ajax F1 is a website dedicated to AJAX development. You can find Ajax tutorials and scripts on the portal.

Today we will take a look at a few AjaxControlToolkit tricks. If you have been working with ASP.NET long enough you know how important this function is to your Ajax based application. In fact, I have been looking online and most of the things I see related to the latest ASP.NET release are concerns regarding AjaxControlToolkit. Without further ado � here they are:

Since Ajax has become the focus of today�s web and application development. A lot of tools have been developed to cater to this programming technique. Although it has been dubbed to be a very challenging technique to master, it all goes down to three languages to build an efficient Ajax website: JavaScript, HTML and XML. Some have preferred to use JSON instead of XML but an efficient mark-up language is all that Ajax needs to perform well. The efficiency it brings is almost second to none and the interface an Ajax application could do is beyond par.

This Ajax script enhances the default "title" attribute of HTML so certain tooltips can instead get their contents from an external file, with rich HTML content and all. Integration is easy and non obtrusive.

Featured Content Glider turns ordinary pieces of HTML content into an interactive, "glide in" slideshow. The contents are either fetched from an external file via Ajax, or added directly inline on the page. Users select the content they want to view, or have the script automatically rotate through them.

When Ajax was introduced to the early and experienced developers, only JavaScript developers rejoiced because that is the main programming language of Ajax. Others who wanted to jump in the Ajax bandwagon would just have to study the language from the scratch. Among the developers, those who already knew Java were struggling to cope up. Not that they do not know the language but their knowledge are just in the gateway to know something but not everything. They were forced to leave Java and move to JavaScript just to use Ajax.

Undoubtedly, XMLHttpRequest is the most important function in Ajax. With this function, developers could easily transfer XML files from the client to server. XMLHttpRequest can single-handedly transform your application from a simple website to an Ajax based website. Its asynchronous function makes Ajax one of the coolest website and application technique today. Unfortunately, some developers have used it rather more than they should. Of course when a good thing is overused, it becomes really bad. The case of XMLHttpRequest is no different. When the function is overused it tends to overlap over some of the important things a website should have.

In this tutorial I will show you how to create simple AJAX file upload system using PHP and JavaScript.

Even with all the flaws that we will find in an Ajax based website, there are security measures that we could do to ensure security in our website. Before we go to different security measures, let us first note one of the biggest problems in an Ajax based website and application: Source Code Availability. Some call it �Overly Granular Server API� referring to the API built from the server which provides little to nothing in terms of security. Almost every hack that I have seen related to Ajax stems from this security flaw. In simple words, the biggest problem in Ajax is the availability of source code even to regular users.

Among the JavaScript library released, few have been recognized to be as effective as jQuery. This lightweight library has been the subject of different discussions since it was launched in 2006. Basically, jQuery has the ability to flawlessly string together JavaScript together with HTML. Because of its effectiveness, there have different types of lightweight applications and plug-ins launched using jQuery. Ajax based websites that offers simple interface would virtually work together using jQuery�s simple interface. Because of language�s popularity several books have been published to cater to the need of the increasing popularity of the program. Even though the library is relatively young, the response is almost overwhelming. Budding developers looking for information online might end up reading a highly complex article that it almost confuses the developer where to start and where to end.

InfiView is one of the Ajax based application offering a highly interactive platform for building maps or charts. The output made with this application could either be presented with the same application or could be integrated in a website. InfiView is another application built by Bindows � one of the world�s leaders in the development of Ajax based applications for enterprises and business. Instead of developing codes, Bindows is more known to develop Ajax based GUIs which is literally a challenging feat for any Ajax based developers. With Bindows you are literally developing an application that does not need any downloads at all.

NetBiscuits is one of the known developers in mobile technology. Based in Germany, this development company has made a mark in mobile development because of their platforms that enable developers build their applications. From downloads to online applications for mobile phones, NetBiscuits were able to integrate commercial use of their applications with service. By injecting advertisements in the users� mobile phones whenever they use their services, NetBiscuits and the developer�s applications have advertisements wherein they could easy earn money through that scheme. Other�s have built an online store using NetBiscuits and have earned considerable success through mobile download stores.

AHAX, an HTML version of Ajax provides almost the same functionality however, does not have the really cool features of JavaScript. It goes to use HTML so that it could render XML in the webpage. It is really simple and looked better compared to simple HTML but I think it defeats the purpose of being a great alternate to Ajax since it does not offer the exact RIA that we are looking for in Ajax. Now another alternate to Ajax is steadily getting a buzz. I checked them out and it is pretty impressive when you take a look at their example. Although I have only seen the theoretical side of this programming technique, it looks very promising. FJAX stands for Flash JavaScript and XML and although it replaces the A for Asynchronous, it still offers the same behavior you would expect from an Ajax based website.

At first glance, Ajax is definitely one of the most complicated web techniques out there. The combination of JavaScript, XML and HTML might be just too much for budding developers, literally requiring months of development for a simple Ajax application. Because of its complication, developers have been backing out from Ajax and looking for some alternatives. Fortunately, alternates have come out. One of them is AHAH wherein an HTML version of Ajax is proposed. AHAH has almost the same output but with simpler coding. Another version called FJAX has been circling around the web as it uses Flash to transfer XML files faster with efficient cross browser capabilities.

An ajax-based newsletter sign-up form in ASP using the prototype javascript framework. User enters name and email, validation is done and he is added to the database all without refreshing the current page. Use it to collect subscriber emails at your site and build a mailing list. Code is free to download and use. Works with all modern browsers. A unique example built in ASP, JavaScript and Ajax. Simple coding with comments so users can easily adapt it. Can also be used with PHP/mySQL by making some simple changes in one page.