[Prototype-core] Re: javascript performance/ optimization

2008-03-09 Thread Thierry
Just know that there are some really amazing js coders out here :) Thanks guys! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Prototype: Core" group. To post to this group, send email to prototype-core@googlegroups

[Prototype-core] Re: javascript performance/ optimization

2008-03-09 Thread Mislav Marohnić
On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 4:36 PM, Thierry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A lot of the problems also seem to have to do with redrawing the page, > things like sliders and draggables with transparency seem to really > hit it hard. You are interested in Joseph's talk: http://josephsmarr.com/papers/Sm

[Prototype-core] Re: javascript performance/ optimization

2008-03-09 Thread Thierry
Yeay firebug it is, great tool has been really helpful so far. Performance problems are currently only problematic with ie, which makes using firebug for performance testing less representative (the weaknesses are quite different across browser) A lot of the problems also seem to have to do with r

[Prototype-core] Re: javascript performance/ optimization

2008-03-09 Thread T.J. Crowder
Thierry, The first thing to do is to determine *why* the app is slower than you would like; then you can direct your optimization efforts appropriately. "What if" optimization (guessing at what's slowing things down and then fixing those things) tends to be a time-waster. So the first thing woul

[Prototype-core] Re: javascript performance/ optimization

2008-03-09 Thread Tobie Langel
Consider using event delegation. Best, Tobie On Mar 9, 10:53 am, Thierry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey, > > Im trying to improve the speed of a js app. After reading some > articles i'm considering a few things. > - Does it make sense to replace binding events with the old fashioned > onclic