Re: [Dynapi-Dev] Dynamic Loading.

[Doug M. <do...@cr...>]

Very nice!
How far back is it compatable?
NS 4.what
IE?
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Michael Pemberton=20
  To: dyn...@li...=20
  Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 5:05 AM
  Subject: Re: [Dynapi-Dev] Dynamic Loading.


  The loadpanel is not the only method of downloading content from a =
server.=20
  I'm in the process of finishing off a method of downloading content =
without the need to create a lot of new objects and it will be more =
powerful than the loadpanel.=20

  At the moment, it is still a WIP but is close to completion.  It can =
be seen in action here.=20

  You'll see that it executed JS and also extracts the various parts of =
the downloaded page.=20

  The main "bug" at the moment is that the MAC versions of java do not =
include the required classes for downloading the content.  there is no =
easy way of fixing this unless you write the code to work with the java =
plugin and force all your clients to download the java plugin.=20

  Raymond Smith wrote:=20

    While I agree that the WebOS solution is overkill for the DynAPI.  =
The=20
    Loadpanel approach is not the most solid bridge to deliver dynamic =
(dynamic=20
    being defined as 'dynamic server/client interaction') content.  I =
think we=20
    need to explore alternatives/improvements to the glue between the =
DynAPI and=20
    the wealth of server-side power that exists out there.=20
    JS is client.  It performs best in that world.  The server-side =
unlocks a=20
    whole new world of "dynamics" that currently tend to funnel into =
very "dead"=20
    client interfaces.  That's what peaked my interest in the DynAPI in =
the=20
    first place.  I loath the limited realm that FLASH delivers along =
with its=20
    pathetic CPU chewing rendering engine.  I like the fact that the =
DynAPI=20
    leaves options 100% open for me to pick and choose front-to-back =
delivery=20
    platforms.=20

    Currently loadpanel is probably the weakest link supporting the =
DynAPI=20
    platform.  But it is the "only" link we currently have to bridge =
between two=20
    very different worlds.  Fix and optimize it....,=20

    then you will see magic...=20

    The "art" of client side interface will meet the "fandango dance" of =
the=20
    server-side apps and really enhance the overall forumla for =
developing and=20
    delivering the web experiences of tomorrow.=20

    Ray=20

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