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What the purpose of libraries ?

 
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Hi Kris Hadlock,

What the purpose behind using libraries (prototype... etc) with Ajax?
What libraries do effects on Ajax web application? Is this better to apply instead of without using it? (If it is then why) I am expecting that your book covers these concepts with clear depiction. I believe (Graphical illustration gives you better and quick understanding instead of words)

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Hi Saif,

If you create a library properly you can reuse it in other Ajax applications. This is the same concept of creating object libraries in other languages. My book covers the creation of components in depth and includes graphics of the finished products in most cases. There are many effects libraries out there, http://script.aculo.us is one of the more popular ones.
 
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Thanks for your response Kris,

But I am a beginner to using prototype in Ajax could you please provide me some resources(example) of implementation of it.

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Do you mean prototype the library or prototypes as in JavaScript objects?
 
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Oh! sorry actually I forgot to mansion the library after prototype.

Yeah prototype the library
 
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I have read about it a bit and it looks very useful, but I have never actually used the library. I'm sure you could find some information on it with a simple Google search. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
 
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Thanks Kris,

I think you are right Kris,
Google would be my first place to ask for the example of code.

Thanks again.. Kris to make me clear on my question,
 
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Protoype (spelled with a capital P) is about the only Javascript library I've ever found truly useful without being invasive.

But I am a beginner to using prototype in Ajax could you please provide me some resources(example) of implementation of it.



The book Prototype and Scriptaculous Quickly, which I wrote in conjunction with Dave Crane (of Ajax in Action fame) is due to be out in the beginning of 2007, and is currently available from the Manning Early Access Program.

Ajax in Practice, another book I worked on (with Dave Crane and Jord Sonneveld) makes heavy use of Prototype (and takes a survey of other libraries as well) and focuses on using Protoype and Object-oriented Javascript to reign in Ajax complexity. It's also coming out after the 1st of the year, and available now through MEAP.
[ December 21, 2006: Message edited by: Bear Bibeault ]
 
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Originally posted by Bear Bibeault:

Protoype (spelled with a capital P) is about the only Javascript library I've ever found truly useful without being invasive.

Ajax in Practice



Thanks for your information bear,

Originally posted by Bear Bibeault:
I'm not big on frameworks. I like Protoype because it's small, and useful and doesn't get in the way, or make me write code that is useless in any other environment.



your above post make me interested into this.

Thanks again bear,
 
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