Ajax Alternatives?

Its difficult to claim perfection in anything, even Ajax. While Ajax has enhanced the web experience for many users, and there is not shortage of people constantly praising its merits, it is perhaps no longer the newest standard. Sure, it allows relatively easy integration of interactive elements in web pages, but is it really all that powerful and versatile as is often claimed?

There are three major standards for the development of Rich Internet Applications: Ajax, Java, and Flash. None of these are perfect solutions, but each has its own advantages over the others.

This is where the choice comes in. Ajax is at its strongest for such applications as information submission, but weaker when applied as a true asynchronus system.

On the other hand, Ajax is probably the most versatile of the options available. While not always the most efficient, it can get the job done. Many of its disadvantages can be blamed on web browsers not following standards and not being optimized for the desired degree of interactivity.

BARBER OF UNCOUTH TOWN

I thought that shaving pangs of silent victims must be rumour
But then I reviewed my stand in a good humour
One incident changed my convictiona s it was a fact stranger than fiction
Once before facing an interview
I wanted to revamp my unkempt view
So went to a Barber’s shop
He was busy shaving a cop
When the cop left the Saloon
The barber looked at me as a king look at a Hoon
People rush to me with overgrown weeds
And then for speedy shaving pleads
How am I to entertain such requests
Of my unsolicited guests?
See from cheeks to chin you are covered with hair
Such clients to my shop are the rarest rare
My blades will go blunt while bushwhacking this jungle
Saying this he inserted the blade into razor
And wildly wielded his weapon to my displeasure
After sometime blood rushed from so many cuts-
He said don’t worry your beard is very hard
So your face with care I safeguard
He took a slab of an Alam and rubbed on my face
And said now you are free from infection in any case
When I rose from the chair
In the mirror on my face I stare
I looked like a wounded soldier of Panipat
With on every inch of skin a bleeding cut
The Interview committe would think
That I have directly rushed from the boxing ring

MiniAjax - Free Downloadable Ajax Scripts

Have you ever wanted to do something with ajax but didnt want to code it yourself or pay to have it coded for you? Check out MiniAjax.com Here is a list of a few things they have for download:

- Prototype Windows
- Ajax Star Rating Bar
- Site Heatmapping Script
- GrayBox Popup Script
- Bubble Tool Tips
- Ajax Tabs Script
- Ajax Poller Script
- Ajax Pie and Donut Chart Script
- Ajax Form Validation Script

And much, much more. Check it out now.

Wufoo

Wufoo is a web-based tool to help you build and host amazing online forms. In only a few short minutes, you can create a mailing list, a marketing survey or even a complete customer management system. In other words, Wufoo is an Internet application that helps anybody build amazing online forms. When you design a form with Wufoo, it automatically builds the database, backend and scripts needed to make collecting and understanding your data easy, fast and fun. Because we host everything, all you need is a browser, an Internet connection and a few minutes to build a form and start using it right away. As it is beta stage right now, its tough to see how it would compete with JotForm.

yWriter 4

Fiction writers can always benefit from useful tools that are free. Keeping track of story lines and characters can sometimes become a hectic task, but it is not an impossible one. yWriter 4 can definitely handle its own among other free applications and some paid ones as well. If you are serious about writing and don’t want a flashy user interface, then this application is what you need. It will conveniently help you to keep track of plot lines, characters, and drafts. All of your information will be organized in a simple form.

To get started, just simply download and install the application. You’ll be able to move forward in your writing via project levels. Import your existing novels in accordance with the yWriter’s format. If your work is in PDF or .doc format, then yWriter is not capable of importing it. Despite this little set back, it is still an excellent program overall. Your chapters will be displayed in spreadsheet form for viewing. After importing all of your chapters and scenes into yWriter, you’ll then be able to add notes, descriptions, or other details.

Looking at the yWriter format will remind you of the classic Windows style. It is not flashy, but it still gets the job done. In order to successfully complete your novel, most writers do not need a fancy interface filled with bells and whistles. The best part of using this program is that it is simple to use. Once you start working with it, you’ll notice how fast you completed your novel.

Microsoft Office Live Workspace

Although Microsoft can produce some well functioning products, there are times that they miss the mark completely. As technology moves onward, online storage space has become a necessity. Instead of just relying on local storage, users can access important information and documents virtually anywhere. The only requirements are a high speed internet connection, an online storage account, and a device to access it. Considering the popularity of online storage, Microsoft has tried to enter this realm as well.

Office Live Workspace is more of a personalized version of online storage. It allows you to share important documents, share calendars, and create discussions. Although working with Office Live Workspace was a pleasure at times, there were also too many bugs to make it completely enjoyable. In its beta stage, I wouldn’t feel secure enough to place all of my vital documents into this online storage.

One of the largest disappointments is the lack of editing once a document is uploaded. If you need to add something or make other changes when accessing from another computer, you must do so before uploading. I’ve worked with other free online storage systems that give me this capability without any issues. I would much prefer working with an online storage system that offers flexibility on my level.

Some of the best benefits of working with Office Live Workspace is the clean interface free from unwanted advertisements. Finding controls are not a problem because they are conveniently placed in easy to reach locations. Hopefully in the future, this program will have a more stable platform and added features for complete customization.