Javascript and XML-HTTP Request
I don’t really understand the technical details, but I get the feeling this discussion on the use of Javascript and XML-HTTP Request in the Ruby web app Ta-da list might be useful. The feature is used to provide near instantaneous GUI changes (for example, adding an entry), without need to refresh the page, and it works quite nicely. Hmm … I wonder how this could be used in a bib app? Maybe for an editing GUI for CSL files?
Update: Just adding some cool links I found on this:
- description and cool example from Apple
- good overview
- SimpleDoc
- Webnote
