downloadsquad.com — Script.aculo.us is a tiny (140KB) javascript framework that gives you the power of effects, several dynamic data components, and all you need to know is a little bit about HTML and how to read. If you already have your own website, it is not hard to do. Follow these steps to AJAX up your site in no time...
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icexeDec 29, 2006
since when did DHTML effects become AJAX? did i miss that meeting? no callbacks = no AJAX
jon3kDec 29, 2006
@kristoferbaxter 1. Please do not even propose to correct the capitalization of a f**king acronym you snooty bitch. You exemplify the typical ajaxian.com visitor to a "T".2. The actual library is only about 4K.3. Wow, memory consumption problems in IE? NO WAY!!1
zwirkoDec 30, 2006
@spragoI know what AJAX is and what it can do.That is the whole point of my comment. Many folks are using AJAX simply because they feel it is the latest thing and they MUST use it or be left on the scrap heap. It's being used where its not needed in many instances.As the other dude said "technology can be implemented poorly" ...
metric152Dec 30, 2006
AJAX has now become simple because of the new frameworks out there like jQuery, Prototype, dojo, etc.It's not super easy when your starting from absolute scratch. It's nothing now because these people have put together a great product that allows programmers lives to be a little easier.
kristoferbaxterDec 30, 2006
@jon3kWow. I seem to have hit a nerve. Please allow me to clarify.1) Yes its Ajax. I know that this seems counter to the fact that it is an acronym, but I didn't choose the term. I am simply the messenger. (Personally I use JSON more than XML, so I don't even agree that the X belongs there)Reference: <a class="user" href="http://www.adaptivepath.com/publications/essays/archives/000385.php">http://www.adaptivepath.com/publications/essays/archives/000385.php</a>2) Yes its 4k for some parts, not all. And there is the prototype library to load as well. Please again refer to my post, I said a good developer will strip this for a final site - so some cases might be 4k, others well... much larger. This is not a huge bash against this library.Reference: This page. Which loads 47Kb for prototype, 35kb for effects.js, 23kb for dragdrop.js, 20kb for controls.js, and 8kb for slider.js3) Yes we all know that IE is quite a pain to develop for. But, we all share that burden. The world uses IE and we have to cater to that. So, carefully examine what you are doing in IE to cause the memory leaks and do your best to minimize them. That's all one can ask.Reference: <a class="user" href="http://www.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/#Memory_Leaks">http://www.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/#Memory_Leaks</a>Lastly, do not take my comments as attempts to be rude. I can tell you are very vocal on this issue based on your commenting here, and that's great. We are on the same team, trying to make the web a more enriching experience. I just happen to disagree on some of the methods to do so.
alterattiDec 30, 2006
it takes just one javascript related digg....to get all the javascript geeks making a big deal out of it in the comments!! ATTENTION GEEKS !!Kevin might be taking tips from here,so be extra geeky and explain everything you say,you never know, he might just hire you from here!
stockjonesDec 30, 2006
jquery is my fav. and this isnt really ajax but you can do ajax stuff with jquery or Script.aculo.us
thoandDec 30, 2006
jquery.
batfastadJan 19, 2008
Buried because the article's got nothing to do with AJAX. It's only describing one of the dHTML effects of Scriptaculous/prototype.