December 19, 2007 | In: ajax, javascript
It couldn't be easier to have an attractive loading message that actually prevents those click-happy users from firing off 20 AJAX requests because they didn't know anything happened when they clicked that "Order Now" link. Include the jQuery library,...
November 5, 2007 | In: ajax, coldfusion, database, development
As I was explaining my latest application to another developer this morning, I realized that I was a serious framework junky on this one. I like frameworks, but I also like to scatter in my own personal touches to them based on the needs of the...
November 5, 2007 | In: ajax, development
When I start developing a new app that uses the Ext library, I first just include everything because it allows for rapid development in the initial stages. I never have to worry about if I'm including the right features. However, as the app matures -...
November 5, 2007 | In: ajax, coldfusion
My favorite idiom by which I live as a developer is, "It's always the small things." By which I mean that when there's some catastrophic problem with my web page or software, I always scan for the little things first - missing semi-colons, syntax errors,...
October 4, 2007 | In: ajax, coldfusion
Straight "out of the box" error handling functionality in the jQuery version of ajaxCFC is solid, but basic. The attribute useDefaultErrorHandler defaults to false, and when an error is thrown up to ajaxCFC, two things are done. The error is caught...