I don't know about Adam, but you don't have to forfeit anything you
mentioned: You develop w/ browser degradation in mind. So you don't use the
<img> w/ an onclick, as it doesn't degrade (unless you use another option in
addition) but the <input> can be used by all. Whenever you offer a fancy menu,
you make sure it doesn't even show up in older browsers (unless it degrades
well) and have a low profile text nav at the bottom of the page, etc. You don't
have to forfeit client-side data validation at all, as if the browser doesn't
have it enabled (as many embedded devices, etc.) it just isn't there to them...
but the (figurative) 98% still get the benefits: and you add in server-side
validation as well for those who don't (among other reasons).
This of course partially depends on your target market, but the "screw those
w/ old equipment or non-standard setup" mindset should be used w/ care. Now if
you're doing some high profile game site, by all means go w/ only the coolest
tricks as you know the platform and general computer specs of your market. But
in the end, it doesn't take too much extra effort to make sure your site is
accessable to a wider variety of people.
</rant> :)
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: January 18, 2001 08:15
To: CF-Talk
Subject: Adam, you got to be kidding?
You actually develop with the mindset that a user might not have scripting
enabled? Ouch!
My guess would be that at a minimum, 98% of all users have scripting enabled.
So, you would forfeit the capability of client-side data validation,
client-side DOM manipulation, etc.?
You would add unneeded round trips to your server to accomplish scripting,
validation, etc.? So 98% of your users will pay the Performance price for the
2% of your users? Not to mention the extra load on your server and the wasted
bandwidth.
Not a good idea ... Please!
Bill Reichard
Willow Gold
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.willowgold.com
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