AJAX (Asynchronous Javascript And XML) is a popular technique for creating interactive websites, though other technologies (e.g. JSON) are often used instead of XML.
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Best scenarios to use ajax [closed]
I'm building a website application where users post contents using a form similar to blog-entry forms, this form allows uploading of files, has a wysiwyg editor, etc.
Now since it will be posting a ...
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ajax vs button(action) submission for configuration/option settings [duplicate]
I read this post (ajax checkboxes vs submit button) on a similar topic and I am at an impasse.
I've noticed a move towards active changes for configuration and settings in applications for all sorts ...
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Single or Multi page web application
Is it better UX wise, to build a web application with traditional multi-page transitions or to have a single page application where the other components of the page use AJAX and jQuery to load content ...
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Loading image vs full page post back?
If I have a large table of data that when sorted take like 5-10 secs to sort, is it a better UX to just do a page post back or better to add a loading image and use ajax call?
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How to style a button - AJAX vs Hard Refresh?
When I'm casually surfing the internet, I stumble upon random buttons that I'm not really sure if they're going to open up a modal or just slide down a div so I just get scared of clicking them in ...
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Showing a loader for longer than required because it looks good?
Strange question this :)
Basically I have a website whereby lots of the loading/posting to a database is done with ajax.
At the moment there are no loading screens. As such if something breaks the ...
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How to provide a visual indication that user needs to enter at least a few characters before an ajax search begins?
We have a large amount of users (e.g. a couple of millions) and we would like to start searching only after the user types in 2 characters or more.
What visual indication can be provided to users in ...
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What to display while waiting for a process (4-5 seconds) to complete?
We realized that in some cases the user may be waiting up to 4 or 5 seconds (depending on connection) for their form (or some action) to be processed. The form involves getting data from other servers ...
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Should I allow users to reorganise menu items?
I am working on a video sharing application. Would it be best if I allow the user to organize the menu items: e.g.
Home Videos Users Account
User would be able to organize them as:
Account ...
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How Should Tabbed Content be Loaded?
There are several approaches to loading content inside tabs. For example,
Load all content initially, then just manipulate the DOM to show/hide tabs
Load only the content of the active tab ...
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Save session state on search option change or after getting the search results?
I have a widget that helps looking for posts in my site.
Here's a picture of the widget (site's not online yet)
I want to use html5 session storage to store the widget options among pages.
When a ...
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On a click, show a stub or not?
Consider a click event that would cause a significant change of view (e.g. going from a list of items to a detail view of a single item). What is a better experience:
Switch to a stub view which ...
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Sharepoint Style Ajax Loader/Spinner [closed]
Does anyone know where I can find a spinner or ajax loader like the one Sharepoint uses? That is by far the most awesome loader I have seen. If anyone knows of an even more awesome loader then please ...
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Is it OK to use links to display GUI elements or perform actions? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
HTML buttons vs hyperlinks for navigation
HTML links were born to show internal or external pages, or take you to a specific page position (anchors).
Now, with the ...
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Is there a name for this instant filter search pattern?
I've been trying to find a jQuery plugin which creates behavior similar to that of Stack Exchange user searches. The user search used on Stack Exchange sites is not an auto complete, but is more akin ...
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Ajax loader - icon vs text
I have seen many sites using Ajax loader as an icon or some use plain text and some use both. What is the significance of using the above three methods? Especially the third method where both are used ...
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Should we be optimistic or pessimistic with UI updates on AJAX requests?
We are discussing in our team how best to handle UI updates after a user does something to cause an AJAX request to the server.
Here are options we are considering:
Instantly update the UI and ...
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What are the best practices for UX concerning Web 2.0 RIA applications?
I've seen some questions on specific UX designs best practices, like for the mobile apps (Android), but are there best practices for UX for the new Web 2.0 interactive web applications, like for RIA?
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Should I reload only those areas of site where data has changed?
I think the rule is: Reload only those areas of site where data has changed. Don't fetch the areas where no changes have been made.
The pros of this rule are:
1. Users will be able to examine ...
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What is a good approach to reordering table rows from a usability standpoint? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Most intuitive way to offer manual sorting?
I have a web application that uses many table rows. Each row typically has an ordering field, and the client just put a ...
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What is a good clean way of notifying the user their action was registered?
I am developing an internal website for managing company resources. The user sees very few full page refreshes. Therefore, when they click "Save" to save their changes, they don't get a refreshed page ...
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When should I use an ajax loader? When I wait more than 1 second, 2 seconds or 3 seconds?
In the web app I am working on right now we'll have some pages that will perhaps need more time to load. When should I use an ajax loader? After 1, 2 or 3 seconds?
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Subtle and understandable indication of AJAX page fragment load in progress? (No gifs!)
I am working with a home-grown CMS and have recently "upgraded" the entire thing to use javascript/AJAX/XHR to handle every page load and form submit, no exceptions. So far so good.
All links load a ...
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Assume success and show response immediately or wait for a response from the server?
All over my CMS I have buttons that toggle something on or off by sending an ajax request, updating the db, and then changes state and value of the button on success. Very basic "ajax" and "toggle". ...
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placement of ajax “loading” image
I am puzzling over the location to display a moving GIF so that a user knows when a site is processing and they should wait. The site I am working on has many forms that a user changes between using a ...
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How many letters should be typed in “guessing” ajax search before first suggestion?
When searching with ajax based suggesting field, how many letters should be typed before it starts to suggest results?
1,2,3..
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HTML buttons vs hyperlinks for navigation
When creating an overall site style guide, how do you determine when a button or a hyperlink should be for something other than navigation?
I see many time with the heavy usage of jQuery and AJAX, ...
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Improve the User Interface of Website [closed]
So I am using Visual Studio 2008, ASP.net 3.5, with the basic toolkit provided.
Now I have made the GUI with a lot of functionality but the design is very basic and looks too old.
I need to give it ...
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What is an acceptable response time for my ajax ui?
When I have to load new information from my web server via ajax after a user action, how fast should the information be displayed for the user in order to be a good working UI for the user?
