1. Dynamic Web Pages Jin Wu INF 385E Information Architecture
School of Information
11/2/2006

2. Overview
Background
Java Script (definition, usage, application, pros & cons)
Flash (definition, usage, application, pros & cons)
Conclusion
Resources & References
Questions

3. Background Definition (custom content based)
Invented and patented in 1994
Client-side dynamic content (user’s computer)
Server-side dynamic content (server)

4. JavaScript

5. Background Developed by Brendan Eich of Netscape Corporation in 1995
Java and JavaScript
Created for non-programmer
Simple to comprehend, easy to use for non-programmer

6. What is JavaScript? Scripting language
Consists of executable computer code
Embedded directly into HTML code
Adds interactivity to HTML pages
Everyone can use

7. JavaScript Usage Gives designers a programming tool
Puts dynamic text into an HTML page
Reacts to events
Reads and writes HTML elements
Validates data
Detects the visitor’s browser
Creates cookies

8. JavaScript Application
JavaScript Alert
JavaScript MouseOver Effect
JavaScript Cookie
JavaScript Pull Down Menu
JavaScript Automatic Pop-up window
… …

9. Sample Script

10. Pros Cons Security Speed Reliance on Simplicity end user. Versatility
Server load
Security
Reliance on
end user.

11. Flash

12. Background Created by Macromedia in 1996, current Flash Version 8.0
Combines text, pictures, audio and video
.swf and .fla format
Software: Adobe Flash, Swift 3D, Koolmoves, Flash Optimizer …

13. What is Flash? Multimedia graphic program
Create interactive animation on the Web
Use vector graphics
Easy to learn

14. Flash Application Flash Website Flash Navigation Photo Gallery
Flash Game
Flash Advertisement
… …

15. Embedded with HTM

16. Pros Catchy Widely used.
Supports audio, animation and advanced interactivity
Integrates well with other Web technologies
No programming skill required

17. Cons Increases file size Usability Constrains Search engine constrains
Encourages design abuse
Distracts from a site’s core values

18. Conclusion Content is important Make the website usable and useful
Not the be-all end-all of the internet
Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.

19. Resources JavaScript Tutorial http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp
JavaScript Example
Flash Tutorial
Flash Example

20. References http://www.answers.com/topic/dynamic-web-page

22. Questions?

23. Thank you!