"Applets, Flash and XUL and not platform dependent, and aren't large."
Java, Flash etc are platform dependent. Try to use the same install package on MAC OS and Windows.
A typical flash swf has more then 100kb. Compare that to a 1kb ajax code and tell me what is large...
"Neither does AJAX. You don't get back to the previous page state that way. Many users find this confusing."
Try to develop a full site in flash, then you'll see real confusion...
"It is the other way around - the web page was a glue connecting applets etc."
No applets no glue. AJAX is clean. Its the web 2.0, clean, fast and functional!
And ok, I agree "web" 2.0 is a marketeer's label for something you can't really label, but I think there is a clear trend happening here, that's undeniable. You can name it whatever you want, or dont name it at all. But the web is changing and I just love it!;)
Applets, Flash, ActiveX, XUL and others are heavy load, platform dependent, bloated components that crippled the user experience. For an instance, flash or java wouldn't let one use the simple "back" button of his browser. Those technologies are much more of a glue then a real solution. AJAX is practically free from dependecies, really light and transparent. AJAX is the reason of success of all modern websites, like flickr and gmail. By the way, most people I know migrated to GMail for it's 1GB, but sticked to it for it's features and light interface.
Web 2.0 may be a little vague but is getting clearer every day. Check this out.
Although very simples, AJAX represent a very important step: its the first ever functionality that actually allows a web page to function more like a traditional app. But we only took the first steps. It took YEARS for us to realize what the hell an asynchronous request represented, and when we finally did, most of people waited to see it implemented on a more usabe fashion. This is where the multiple libraries enter.
Now, web 2.0 is not about changing what the web represents, that much is already established. The web 2.0 is about improving usability and response time, an when properly implemented, ajax can improve those factors by an order of magnitude. Well, I dont know about you, but where I came from, a ten fold is always a revolution.
So stop whining and help us make the web a better one!
Youve got to admit there is good value on skipping a line and buying a ticket on the comfort of your place. Here in Brazil the situation is even worse: I simply cannot see a good movie without buying a ticket a day or two beforehand. So I've got tired of watching movies on SUNDAY MORNINGS... Ticketmaster gave me freedom of choice! Then again, 8 bucks is really expensive... I actually pay R$3,00 for this service, aproximatelly one dollar.
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"Applets, Flash and XUL and not platform dependent, and aren't large."
;)
Java, Flash etc are platform dependent. Try to use the same install package on MAC OS and Windows.
A typical flash swf has more then 100kb. Compare that to a 1kb ajax code and tell me what is large...
"Neither does AJAX. You don't get back to the previous page state that way. Many users find this confusing."
Try to develop a full site in flash, then you'll see real confusion...
"It is the other way around - the web page was a glue connecting applets etc."
No applets no glue. AJAX is clean. Its the web 2.0, clean, fast and functional!
And ok, I agree "web" 2.0 is a marketeer's label for something you can't really label, but I think there is a clear trend happening here, that's undeniable. You can name it whatever you want, or dont name it at all. But the web is changing and I just love it!
Applets, Flash, ActiveX, XUL and others are heavy load, platform dependent, bloated components that crippled the user experience. For an instance, flash or java wouldn't let one use the simple "back" button of his browser. Those technologies are much more of a glue then a real solution. AJAX is practically free from dependecies, really light and transparent. AJAX is the reason of success of all modern websites, like flickr and gmail. By the way, most people I know migrated to GMail for it's 1GB, but sticked to it for it's features and light interface.
Web 2.0 may be a little vague but is getting clearer every day. Check this out.
Although very simples, AJAX represent a very important step: its the first ever functionality that actually allows a web page to function more like a traditional app. But we only took the first steps. It took YEARS for us to realize what the hell an asynchronous request represented, and when we finally did, most of people waited to see it implemented on a more usabe fashion. This is where the multiple libraries enter.
Here is a nice start: someone already posted this, but here it goes again: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AJAX
Now, web 2.0 is not about changing what the web represents, that much is already established. The web 2.0 is about improving usability and response time, an when properly implemented, ajax can improve those factors by an order of magnitude. Well, I dont know about you, but where I came from, a ten fold is always a revolution.
So stop whining and help us make the web a better one!
Youve got to admit there is good value on skipping a line and buying a ticket on the comfort of your place. Here in Brazil the situation is even worse: I simply cannot see a good movie without buying a ticket a day or two beforehand. So I've got tired of watching movies on SUNDAY MORNINGS... Ticketmaster gave me freedom of choice! Then again, 8 bucks is really expensive... I actually pay R$3,00 for this service, aproximatelly one dollar.