Scriptio.us Framework Review

In this article we'll be reviewing a unique framework for an Ajax based application. While many frameworks were developed to assist developers in building complete online application, Scriptio.us focuses on animations and effects in order to develop the data intensive JavaScript application into an animated yet data intensive application.   Since an application is not all about functionality, the addition of this framework in the application can actually improve interactivity with users. Some can dismiss this framework but, if you're looking for a framework that can significantly provide aesthetic improvement in your application, Scriptio.us can effectively do its job.

Basically Scriptio.us will allow developers to present data in a highly unique format. Animations are usually done in embedded flash video or even actual video based on various codecs. With Scriptio.us, developers will be able to present data using JavaScript. Through client side implementation, developers will be able to present animations or even videos without requiring any plug-in.

Advantages of Scriptio.us

Easy to understand scripting - implementing videos tools are very easy with this framework. Developers do not have to use traditional JavaScript codes in order to implement a data in the framework. At first glance, moving away from traditional scripting could be an inconvenience but with Scriptio.us, developers are basically describing the data that needs to be displayed. For example, if the developer wants to display an image, the developer just needs to provide this command:

:picture

The rest would be the size and location which can be customized. Developers are basically describing what they want to be displayed.

Powerful Options of Commands within the Animation - If you're thinking of developing a highly interactive video for your online visitors, Scriptio.us can give you just what you need. Major buttons and controls can be added in the animation. This means developers should be able to build an online tool right inside the animation.

Audio Tools

Improving the functionality of your animation is relatively easy. The framework offers functions that should enable developers to implement Flash and Quicktime videos in their animation. Audio integration with popular formats is also possible. However, a Java plug-in will be required in order to implement the application.

Challenges in Scriptio.us

Developers should be able to build a highly effective animation from the framework but it does have some drawbacks. Among them is the lack of support for traditional video formats. Not every video is in flash format and some videos are not good when they are converted to flash. A simple function to call the video should have added more interaction or at least information to users.

Another drawback is the lack of additional audio. To be precise, Scriptio.us only supports Ogg, AU and WAV format. Mp3, ACC and other major formats should have provided better options for users.

Scriptio.us is a very simple yet powerful framework in developing animation using JavaScript. Although it has some lacking features that might have provided additional interaction, it has more than enough functions in order to create a simple interactive JavaScript animation for users to enjoy.