Ajax Development
AJAX or Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, with its ability to create highly responsive and fluid interfaces, has revolutionized the way web interfaces are designed and developed. A combination of multiple web technologies including JavaScript, XHTML, CSS, XML, DOM etc AJAX allows for the creation of web interfaces that reflect the feel and responsiveness of desktop applications. As a result of which the time that the user has to wait after every mouse-click is almost negligible. Portions of a page can dynamically can request and fetch data from the server without the need for an entire page refresh thereby resulting in an enhanced browsing experience for the user.
We at OffshoreDotNetDevelopment realize the importance user experience plays in the success of any application. Providing a superior user experience goes a long way in the adoption of website and applications in regular use.
JAX can be used for a variety of purposes from implementing simple features such as form validations, sliders, tabbed interfaces, adjustable layouts etc to complex applications wherein the entire interface has been done using AJAX (Google Maps is the perfect case for AJAX being used in a complex application).
In addition to an enhanced user experience, AJAX provides the following benefits:
- The bandwidth utilization is reduced as a result of smaller amounts units of information being retrieved.
- AJAX is platform neutral and runs in a similar manner on all major browsers.
A demonstration of the power of AJAX can be seen in a web based retail store management system that we have developed. The solution, a business application, automates and integrates all the processes and activities (sales, order processing, inventory management, customer support etc) followed by retail stores in the day-to-day working. AJAX has been used extensively for the interfaces to reflect the look and feel of a desktop application. Ribbon menus (the menu system used in Microsoft Office 2007 products) have been used. Additionally, the entire application runs on a single interface; there are no page refreshes.
Watch the video for a demonstration of the application.
At OffshoreDotNetDevelopment we make judicious use of AJAX to take our web-interfaces to the next level. Browse through our case studies section for glimpses into projects undertaken.
