Back in 2004, we got our first real taste of
AjaxTextbook Definition (Boring)
Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax) is a group of interrelated web development techniques used on the client-side to create interactive web applications. in the form of Gmail. It was very user friendly and something akin to a desktop application. Items within the page you were viewing would simply update. You (the user) can perform operations without destroying the page you were currently viewing. Your page would stay intact. Got a new email? No need to refresh. You'll get the notification while you're either sitting there idle or writing a new message. Now let's look at Youtube. Another great example would be posting a comment while watching a video. Before using Ajax, the page would be forced to completely reload. You would see your new comment, but the video you were watching would be reset. Utilizing Ajax technology, a user is able to post a comment while watching the video - uninterrupted.
I love to do things by example, so let us continue this trend.
It's important to note that Ajax is not a specific technology and no company or individuals own Ajax. Think of Ajax as a medley of HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
The
save icon is represented by a floppy disk, which has become
the symbol for save functionality. In a world of different languages and cultures, this little image gets the job done. It is regarded as an outdated icon by many developers, yet is still an industry standard. There are many discussions online pointing out how obsolete this image is, yet it works so well. Attempts to replace the floppy image have failed.
Let's get to the obvious. Floppy disks are a dead and outdated technology. Younger computer users haven't even seen an actual floppy disk
before. Despite this, the icon lives on and endures. The only replacement is to have no icon at all. Personally, I like floppy disk image and will be sad if and when it goes away.
Isn't interesting how Microsoft Office and Google Docs use the same exact save icon?
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Example of web technology