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What is Javascript? »

What is Javascript? Firstly, Javascript has little in common with Java, which is a full-scale programming language. Javascript is a scripting language, mainly used to add functionality to web pages, through actions performed on the user’s computer (client-side) Javascript can carry out actions that aren’t possible using standard HTML. These actions include opening pop-up [...]

Weblog Spam »

Previously this blog, and the others managed by Compuskills web design service, has suffered from massive deluges of comment spam. This has resulted in the institution of practices such as the Captcha which was frowned up on for its lack of accessibility.
Since upgrading a multitude of sites to WordPress 2.1, the level of comment spam [...]

What are the Disadvantages of AJAX? »

What are the disadvantages of using AJAX techniques? In practice, AJAX applications are subject to the effects of latency, often leading to baffling delays for the end-user.
AJAX is not well integrated with any browsers; so again, users may experience unexplained effects, such as failure of the back button, incapacity to bookmark pages. Search engines may [...]

Ensuring Accessibility? »

What can I do to make my sure my site is accessible?