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Script War : Actionscript vs Javascript : Position Absolute. I recently attended the Ajax World Conference in NYC.

Script War : Actionscript vs Javascript : Position Absolute

Ajax has taken on a meaning much different than its original acronym represented. Ajax is the idea of asynchronous calls to a web server from a web client, regardless of client technology or data format on the response. The speakers typically refered to applications and gadgets built with Javascript as Ajax, and application built in the Flash environment were typically refered to as Flex. So thats what everyone was saying throughout the conference, Ajax and Flex. I would say its probably a good branding promotion for Adobe to have everyone call it Flex over Actionscript but thats what it is, another flavor of ECMA. ActionScript advantages I've coded in both languages and I will say without a shadow of a doubt that Action Script (I will be refering to 3.0 in this document) has some clear advantages.

XML Tutorial. XML Disadvantages. XML Disadvantages The extensive markup language is the way to go for developing future web applications, and it almost defines the future of web development.

XML Disadvantages

XML Introduction - What is XML? ASP.NET Database Connection. The Pros and Cons of JavaScript. Benefits and Disadvantages of Server-Side Scripting. Server-side scripting is a method of programming for the web that relies on software running on the server to execute instructions rather than the user’s browser or installed plugins.

Benefits and Disadvantages of Server-Side Scripting

In this way, the resulting page or web application appears to be a regularly generated HTML page at the time of loading. Some of the benefits include: It reduces the load on the user’s computer, as it does not require plugins or browser scripting technology (such as Javascript).You can use it to dynamically create pages on the fly. Advantages of Server-Side Scripting. Server-side scripting is defined as “web server technology in which the user’s request is fulfilled by running a script directly on a web server to generate dynamic web pages.”

Advantages of Server-Side Scripting

In simpler terms, a server-side script runs on the server rather than your computer. When you visit a website, the script will create the web page on the fly (dynamically). Dynamic websites have become very popular because they are so much easier to maintain. Rather than having to edit HTML pages on a local computer and then upload them back to the server via FTP, websites with server-side scripts can usually be updated right on the server. The files themselves do not change, as they only contain the scripts. Popular server-side scripting languages include Perl, PHP, ASP, JSP, Ruby, ColdFusion, and Python. ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms. This post explores the pros and cons of both ASP.NET Forms and ASP.NET MVC and also discusses why Microsoft released another ASP.NET Framework called ASP.NET MVC.

ASP.NET MVC and Web Forms

There has been a discussion on choosing the framework for developing the web applications. The following comparisons will help the developers when to choose one or the other. Cognos software. SQL Introduction. ASP.NET Tutorial. WordPerfect VBA FAQ. Important note!

WordPerfect VBA FAQ

As of WordPerfect Office 12, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is no longer included in the software package. VBA will still work in version 12 and above, but only if you have installed another program (such as Microsoft Office 2007) that includes the VBA files. Excel VBA Tutorial. CSS Introduction. XHTML Frequently Answered Questions. Editor: Steven Pemberton, W3C/CWI Version date: 21 July 2004 This Document is no longer maintained.

XHTML Frequently Answered Questions

Other related FAQs: To comment on this document, or to send suggestions for questions, please email www-html-editor@w3.org, including the word FAQ in the subject. Why is XHTML needed? HTML is probably the most successful document markup language in the world. 5 advantages of XHTML over HTML. Prior to the release of XML, html was the most successful mark-up language in the world.

5 advantages of XHTML over HTML

Introduction to HTML. What is JavaScript Used For? By Stephen Chapman Updated July 25, 2016.

What is JavaScript Used For?

There are a number of different places where JavaScript can be used but the most common place to use it is in a web page. In fact, for most people using JavaScript, in a web page is the only place where they use it. JavaScript Introduction. JScripters.com: developing a site with Javascript. Javascript is one of the most simple, versatile and effective languages used to extend functionality in websites.

JScripters.com: developing a site with Javascript

Uses range from on screen visual effects to processing and calculating data on web pages with ease as well as extended functionality to websites using third party scripts among several other handy features, however it also possesses some negative effects that might make you want to think twice before implementing Javascript on your website. Top five benefits of ActionScript 3. ActionScript Technology Center. XML Advantages & Disadvantages. Article Links Advantages of XML: Breaking the Tag Monopoly The first benefit of XML is that because you are writing your own markup language, you are not restricted to a limited set of tags defined by proprietary vendors. Rather than waiting for standards bodies to adopt tag set enhancements (a process which can take quite some time), or for browser companies to adopt each other's standards (yeah right!) , with XML, you can create your own set of tags at your own pace.

Of course, not only are you free to develop at your own pace, but you are free to develop tools that meet your needs exactly. By defining your own tags, you create the markup language in terms of your specific problem set! "From the earliest days of the Web, we've been using essentially the same set of tags in our documents....There's a significant benefit to a fixed tag set with fixed semantics: portability. Check out these customized XML-based languages:

Introduction to ASP.NET and Web Forms. Paul D. Sheriff PDSA, Inc. November 2001 Summary: This article explains how Web Forms are fundamental to Microsoft ASP.NET, shows how to build a Web form, and discusses the controls essential for building a Web Form. (16 printed pages) Objectives. MVC Vs ASP.net Web Form - Shiju Varghese's Blog.

Software Architects have been involving lot of debates about different approaches and architectures. Some of the examples are ORM Vs Store Procedures, REST Vs SOAP, etc. MVC - Explain the disadvantages of MVC pattern. <<Previous Next>> MVC and Jface - disadvantages of MVC pattern - Jan 19, 2009 at 15:00 PM by Vidya Sagar Explain the disadvantages of MVC pattern. 1. The complexity is high to develop the applications using this pattern. 2. Not right suitable for small applications which has adverse effect in the application’s performance and design. 3. MVC and Jface - disadvantages of MVC pattern - Nov 18, 2009 at 20:20 PM by Amit Satpute.

Introduction to JavaScript. Introduction to JavaScript JavaScript is a programming language that can be included on web pages to make them more interactive. You can use it to check or modify the contents of forms, change images, open new windows and write dynamic page content.