Manish, The javascript-based data grid components don't compare from a usability standpoint (i.e. pagination by button vs. scroll bar). The Google Reader makes an interesting attempt at a scrollable data grid, but it's still not even close (it lets you scroll a small amount and then hangs for additional loading). So, while I understand the options exist in javascript, why choose them when Flex provides better usability? Is it simply a "religious" issue with regard to web design?
--- In [email protected], Manish Jethani <manish.jeth...@...> wrote: > > On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 12:42 PM, wubac1 <wub...@...> wrote: > > Many websites embed Flash/Flex applications for charts, but I don't see > > embedding for DataGrid. Given that DataGrid has many usability advantages > > over HTML-based pagination (my assumption), why is it not used for tables > > in javascript-based websites? If I am overlooking any major examples, > > please provide a link. > > There are many Ajax-based data grid components out there, and they > tend to be the natural choice (same environment). Some of the new > websites are also using HTML Canvas for charting -- Wikirank, for > example -- so you'll see fewer and fewer sites using Flash just for > charts as time goes by. > > Manish > > -- > Manish Jethani > www.manishjethani.com >
