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Selecting the Right Ajax Framework

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There are hundreds of Ajax Framework to choose from and anytime programmers could fall into a ditch by failing to select the right Ajax framework. Libraries also abound about Ajax because of the complexities you have to deal with everyday. Some of them have very small differences but if you take a look at them carefully, this small difference could mean something about the final outcome of your Ajax based site or program. Here are a few pointers you should think of when you’re trying select a good framework for the specific project.

1. With or without server – there are Ajax frameworks that require a server to work while others can work on their own without the need of a working server. If you select a framework that requires a server, make sure your goal to provide a strong working and stable Ajax based program. Making changes or updates in a server based Ajax is more difficult than you think. On the other hand Ajax frameworks that can work independently from a server could easily be changed and ideal for creating mash-ups.
2. JavaScript – you have to think about getting a good framework that can cater to different models of JavaScript coding. Now this category is only applicable if you’re with a team. If you’re developing the project alone, you will be following the same coding anyway so no need to think about it. But if you’re building a project with a team, make sure everyone understands they have to follow the same JavaScript or at least you can get a good framework that can understand different types of JavaScript.
3. Learning Requirement – Of course you already know to work with a framework but some frameworks require more than just a simple understanding. If you’re in a hurry, select a simple framework that doesn’t really need an encyclopedia to understand. But complicated frameworks are usually one of the most efficient so you have to weigh the possibility of getting things done fast. Personally, as long as you plan something, give more time in learning the framework. You can get a simple framework but you’ll be risking the efficiency of the program not to mention the security threat it will pose.
4. Support – This is quite the tricky part, there are those that will give you a good support for a price but actually there are open source framework that could be really good but it has the risk of not having any support, at least professionally. When I try to select a good framework though is that I always go for the most popular. Although you have to go with the flow but is sure beats working on something that no one knows about. If the framework is popular, most likely it will have a good user support or a forum dedicated to answering those types of problems.

These are the things you should consider when selecting a good framework. Developing a good Ajax based software is all about selecting a good framework and working on it to its fullest potential.