Cutting Through the Ajax Hype

An anonymous reader writes "If you're thinking about building an Ajax application of your own, this article would be a good place to start. It's an introductory-level guide about when and how to implement Ajax. It provides a balanced discussion about where exactly using Ajax makes sense, and where it does not."

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Ajax is no easy substitute for good design

[EraserMouseMan]

The thing that made AJAX catch on is that a few of the very first notable web apps were very heavy on graphic design and well-thought-out layout.

So now everybody thinks that if their website can just be written with AJAX technology it will automatically come with a smooth, user-friendly and beautiful interface.

AJAX is just one technique. You still need to be highly skilled at all the other web-coding disciplines else to end up with a great web app.

Re:This article is moot

[Scrameustache]

the days when ajax was just a household cleaner. *mumble*hero of the battle of Troy*mumble*