Cloud vs. Local Server for Ajax

The development of Ajax and other client side applications have ushered a new form of interaction for users. Users do not have to think about their gadgets when they want to pull out some documents they want to read.

The client side application has already stored the needed document online so that information can be accessed anywhere. Users just need an updated major browser so that the needed information can be extracted. Client side applications, especially those created by Ajax are all about freedom from gadgets as they are all implemented and extracted online.

In gist, the data needed by users is no longer tied in their local gadget. They don't need to have a gadget that can store their data for easier access. Everything can now be accessed online.

This scenario creates two possibilities for users. The access of data can be done through the cloud or through local server.

In this article, we'll refer to the "cloud" as storage provided by websites and online applications and they are not locally accessible. The local server is simply a separate storage device where data is stored. Technically, they can be called as the "cloud" since they are remote servers for users to access.

Using the Cloud for Ajax

Everyone following the latest technology is familiar with the cloud. Through this technology, various devices are now enabled to access a single data and interact at will. Interaction in mobile devices is now possible that some of the mobile devices that take advantage of the cloud.

While cloud offers unlimited potential on what can be accessed and created, it does provide a difficult situation. The security concerns with Ajax can still be felt as new security concerns are reported. Developers have to be smart or even a bit paranoid of their application just to make sure their intended application will work and be secured.

Local Server

The local server, on the other hand, has to deal with various limitations that could prevent its implementation. Among them is the hardware capability of the server. The cloud is using server farms strategically placed around the world so that they can be implemented at will. Local servers will have to deal with geographical limitations so it will not be able to provide the expected interaction to users.

But most developers who opted to use local servers know what they are using while developing their Ajax-based application. For that reason, they should be aware of the limitations (geographical and hardware) of their server before pushing their online application. For that reason, online applications implemented locally is usually created as locally accessed applications.

Instead of allowing users to go online and interact with the application, there is a direct connection in the local network for faster implementation. Developers can even take advantage of this closed server access for security purposes.

But cloud and local servers is just one factor for an effective application. Developers have to remember that coding is still very important so that the right data and function will be called in the client side.