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    Feb 6 2008

    My second IBM developerWorks article is now online: Where and when to use Ajax in your applications.

    It's not a very technical article, so you can read it even if you've never programmed before. I talk about the benefits of using Ajax, and point out some problem areas that need special attention so that Ajax doesn't end up ruining your web site. It's essentially a summary of my Unobtrusive Ajax book.

    The article was fun to write and I hope you enjoy reading it!

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    1. Tony Austin (NotesTracker) at 10:43pm on February 8, 2008

    Excellent developerWorks article, Jesse! It makes some very telling points in a very concise, readable fashion.

    2. lewis litanzios at 4:48pm on February 26, 2008

    hmm, i wish i knew how ajax worked :(

    great writing style as per jesse :)

    3. jakoes at 10:31am on April 11, 2008

    very useful

    4. Manchumahara at 6:25am on October 26, 2008

    Thanks. This article is helpfull.

    5. Reagon at 5:45am on December 24, 2008

    Useful One Jesse. Thanks

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