JavaScript Workshop » December 07 Meeting - script.aculo.us Library Basics

Animation effect can reinforce a message, clarify a user interaction, and even entertain. But they can just as easily cloud the interaction , distract the user, and annoy your visitors. Properly utilized, animation effects should emphasize the message of the site, clarify or reinforce the user interaction, or mildly entertain.

The script.aculo.us library is built on top of Prototype (discussed last meeting) and can create cool effects, allow for drag and drop, assist in Ajax development as well as provide DOM utilities. It is used by many commercial web sites such as Apple, Digg, Feedburner, Gucci and more.

Though just like many other libraries, be aware of the resources it will require and the real necessity of using them.

Have a safe and happy holiday and I'll see ya next year!