Has there been any Blogs or other discussions about Java Applets vs JavaScript? If appears (and I stress "appears") that JavaScript is getting the attention due to Googles use of AJAX and Java Applets do not have the same popularity.
The reason I ask is that I have contemplated trying my hand at some Applets for my client as well as using some inline Java in Web pages.
Any references are appreciated.....
Todd Cary wrote:
Has there been any Blogs or other discussions about Java Applets vs JavaScript? If appears (and I stress "appears") that JavaScript is getting the attention due to Googles use of AJAX and Java Applets do not have the same popularity.
The reason I ask is that I have contemplated trying my hand at some Applets for my client as well as using some inline Java in Web pages.
Any references are appreciated.....
Do you need local processor ?
If no then I suggest go web based
no need to install java everywhere to run your apps
Leonel
Todd Cary wrote:
Has there been any Blogs or other discussions about Java Applets vs JavaScript? If appears (and I stress "appears") that JavaScript is getting the attention due to Googles use of AJAX and Java Applets do not have the same popularity.
The reason I ask is that I have contemplated trying my hand at some Applets for my client as well as using some inline Java in Web pages.
Any references are appreciated.....
One thing to consider is that many (myself included) prohibit Java and JavaScript from being run on their machines. Java in particular is considered by many to be unsafe.
Mike
Mike -
I too have Java off for the same reasons (I had a virus inserted into my system do to Java), but with both Java and JavaScript off, then Userside enhanced Web based apps cannot run...correct?
Todd
Mike McCarty wrote:
Todd Cary wrote:
Has there been any Blogs or other discussions about Java Applets vs JavaScript? If appears (and I stress "appears") that JavaScript is getting the attention due to Googles use of AJAX and Java Applets do not have the same popularity.
The reason I ask is that I have contemplated trying my hand at some Applets for my client as well as using some inline Java in Web pages.
Any references are appreciated.....
One thing to consider is that many (myself included) prohibit Java and JavaScript from being run on their machines. Java in particular is considered by many to be unsafe.
Mike
Todd Cary wrote:
Mike -
I too have Java off for the same reasons (I had a virus inserted into my system do to Java), but with both Java and JavaScript off, then Userside enhanced Web based apps cannot run...correct?
Top posting is generally deprecated.
Yes, that is correct.
I've never seen something I needed on a web page which was done with Java or JavaScript which either couldn't be done with straight HTML, or wouldn't be better done with a program I could download and run if I wanted. I personally have no use for Java or JavaScript, as even if the code is not malign, it is typically written by non- expert programmers, and often has defects with unintended side effects.
Mike
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005, Todd Cary wrote:
Has there been any Blogs or other discussions about Java Applets vs JavaScript? If appears (and I stress "appears") that JavaScript is getting the attention due to Googles use of AJAX and Java Applets do not have the same popularity.
The reason I ask is that I have contemplated trying my hand at some Applets for my client as well as using some inline Java in Web pages.
Any references are appreciated.....
As Mike said there definitely is a restriction in many shops against either scripting or Applets. I would imagine, though, over the long haul that scripting is a safer bet. AJAX is picking up steam. I plan on working with it soon. A good place to see it put to use is in the latest Linux Format (the one that talks about Debian on the cover) they talk about AJAX and reference some websites.
There are many sites that make use of Ruby On Rails along with AJAX. So searching for those terms might yield something useful. I think the proof is in the fact that companies like Google are going the AJAX route, personally. There's a book coming out on AJAX soon (I think next month). That might be worth checking out.
Resources are thin, but I think it's a better bet, personally.
Preston
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