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Mobile AJAX - Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:15:00 EDT

The first Rich FAQ we are presenting is the long overdue Mobile Ajax FAQ and was created by Ajit Jaokar, Rocco Georgi and Bryan Rieger. We welcome comments and feedback. AJAX is a browser technology that involves the use of existing Web standards and technologies (XML/XHTML, DOM, CSS, JavaScript, XHR - XMLHttpRequest) to create more responsive Web applications that reduce bandwidth usage by avoiding full page refreshes and providing a more 'desktop application-like' user experience. The term AJAX was coined by Jesse James Garrett in his seminal document at Adaptive Path.

Mobile AJAX FAQ - What Is Mobile AJAX?

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 08:45:00 EDT

Mobile AJAX is the extension of AJAX principles to the mobile environment, which includes other constrained devices such as gaming consoles or set-top boxes featuring Web browsers. While technologically the same thing, Mobile AJAX is looked at as a special case of AJAX, as it deals with problems specific to the mobile space including the areas of constrained devices and constrained Web browsers in general.

AJAX Navigation and Links

Wed, 16 May 2007 19:15:00 EDT

Mobile devices, by definition, have limitations. These include limited display, limited input capabilities, and the possible absence of a pointing device. Hence structure and navigation become critical in ensuring a good end-user experience. The following design recommendations should be considered:

Cellular AJAX Data Transmission Techniques

Wed, 16 May 2007 19:15:00 EDT

There are two main techniques for cellular data transmission, TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). The objective of both techniques is to support multiple simultaneous data channels. TDMA achieves this objective by dividing the radio frequency into time slots. TDMA is used by the GSM cellular system. CDMA comes from a military/defense background and is currently used by major cellular carriers in the United States. QUALCOMM has patented large parts of CDMA (www.QUALCOMM.com). CDMA uses a more complex mechanism to support simultaneous data channels, which is outside our scope.

Real-World AJAX Book Preview: AJAX Design Considerations

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

In the previous section, we laid out the design considerations for mobile Web applications as recommended by the W3C. Here we'll discuss AJAX-specific considerations.

Real-World AJAX Book Preview: Design of Mobile AJAX Applications

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Having discussed the resurgence of browser-based applications and the significance of AJAX widgets on mobile devices, we'll turn to the design of AJAX applications/widgets.

Real-World AJAX Book Preview: Browsing Applications and the Role of AJAX

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Until AJAX came along, it wasn't easy to replicate the rich and responsive interaction design of native applications. AJAX is different from other previous attempts to address this problem since it's based on existing non-proprietary standards that are already familiar to developers.

Real-World AJAX Book Preview: The Mobile Application Value Chain

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Content owners include players like broadcasters (TV and radio), news agencies, publishers, entertainment companies (movies, music, and entertainment), and rights owner companies (music rights, sports rights, and general showbiz agents). Unlike the Internet, the general perception of the mobile Internet is that content isn't free. Content owners own the rights or represent copyright owners. Content owners believe that 'Content is king.'

Real-World AJAX Book Preview: Mobile AJAX

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Globally, at end of 2005, there were 2.1 billion mobile phones versus a billion Internet users. Among those billion Internet users over 200 million of them accessed the Internet via a mobile phone, mostly in Japan, China, and South Korea. So the sheer number of mobile phones, especially in developing countries and Asia, coupled with the growing technical capacity of mobile phones makes what we say here significant.

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: "The Dawn of the Widget Widget Web"

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:45:00 EST

The World Wide Web, as we know it, is exploding. From its fragments emerges a new 'container based' Web based on Widgets. For the lack of a better term, I shall call it a Widget Widget Web. I have long advocated the power of Widgets to transform the Web as we know it. Hence, I am starting a new set of blogs on the future potential and evolution of Widgets.

Mobile Web 2.0 – Web 2.0 and Its Impact on Mobility

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:30:00 EST

Welcome to the second part of this 3-part article. Much has happened since I wrote the first part: for instance, I am now a member of the Web 2.0 Workgroup and I will be speaking at SYS-CON's SOA Web Services Conference & Expo 2006 in New York City in June. Many thanks for all your feedback to the first article.

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: "Let's Create The Mobile Web Phone"

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:00:00 EST

What I am proposing is a mobile phone optimized to accessing information on the Web (which is predominantly, but not necessarily, browsing and so could include Widgets and RSS). Who could do this? Many people but my bets are : Google, Opera, the operators (maybe 3 considering their recent announcements), a handset vendor, Nokia or a new start-up?

What Can Mobile AJAX Learn From the Fragmentation of Java ME?

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:00:00 EST

Mobile AJAX has a lot of potential. However, many questions still remain about the details of how Mobile AJAX could be implemented and exploited. Ajit Jaokar looks at the problems that occurred in the evolution of Java ME (formerly called J2ME) and how Mobile AJAX and other browser technologies can learn from them.

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: The Widget Widget Web

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:45:00 EDT

As you would know from my previous posts, I am a fan of Widgets and I believe in the potential of Widgets (both web and mobile) to transform the web experience as we know it. When I spoke at AJAXWorld, Adam Sah of Google gave a fascinating presentation about Widgets (which Google calls gadgets).

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: Bitty Browser, A New Way to View Mobile Content

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Essentially, a smaller screen within the main screen on the desktop can display content originally targeted towards the mobile device, or more importantly, originally created on a mobile device. You can view it as 'widgetizing the mobile Web'. The possibilities for such a product from a mobile perspective are very interesting, starting with the fact that you could widen the distribution channels for mobile content.

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: What is "Mobile Web 2.0"?

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:45:00 EDT

I see Web 2.0 as the Intelligent web or 'Harnessing Collective Intelligence.' Mobile Web 2.0 extends the principle of 'Harnessing Collective Intelligence' to restricted devices. The seemingly simple idea of extending Web 2.0 to mobile Web 2.0 has many facets, for instance:

SYS-CON Launches Mobile Web 2.0 Spotlight

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:30:00 EDT

The Mobile web 2.0 spotlight is a collection of the best services/products in relation to Mobile Web 2.0, as I see it. In addition, I am also especially keen to highlight products from start-ups / emerging companies in this space. I am happy to receive your recommendations for excellent products / services in the Mobile Web 2.0 space. As you can imagine, the analysis is completely independent. If I have any affiliation with a company / product; I shall state that in the blog.

The Impact of Web 2.0 / AJAX on Mobile Applications

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 11:00:00 EDT

In this session, newly elected Web 2.0 Workgroup member Ajit Jaokar will discuss the wider impact of 'Web 2.0' ?sometimes referred to as the 'Global SOA'?including the use of AJAX especially for mobile applications.

i-Technology Viewpoint: What Is Digital Convergence?

Sun, 14 May 2006 20:00:00 EDT

Digital convergence is a much-maligned concept, conjuring up images of the intelligent fridge - a concept most people think they have no need for! But Digital convergence is an idea whose dawn is near, even though there is a lot of confusion about what exactly is meant by digital convergence.

Will "Mobile AJAX" Dominate Web 2.0?

Fri, 05 May 2006 10:30:00 EDT

In this article, Ajit Jaokar contends that - since his e-mail, calendar and other applications are on the web, and he can store all his documents on the web too, all he needs is a browser. 'One client to rule them all! Thus, today I would use a 'browser-only' PC,' he declares.

AjaxWorld Magazine: AJAX for Mobile Devices Will Be the Hallmark of "Mobile Web 2.0" in 2006

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:00:00 EDT

Recently, Opera announced the availability of AJAX on mobile devices through their browser. Considering the popularity of Opera in the browser market (especially in the mobile browser market), this announcement is indeed very significant. Having been involved in creating mobile services for a few years now, Ajit Jaokar believes AJAX will replace both Java ME and XHTML as the platform of choice for developing mobile applications.

Ajit Jaokar's Mobile Web 2.0 Blog: "Web 2.0, Blind Men and the Elephant"

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:15:00 EST

Since I have an interest in Mobile Web 2.0 (and by extension with Web 2.0 in general), I get some interesting reactions from people. Everyone has a view on Web 2.0 - it's almost getting to the stage that we can't discuss religion, politics AND Web 2.0! Anyway, here are two recent incidents...

The Impact of Web 2.0 / AJAX on Mobile Applications

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:00:00 EST

Both AJAX and Web 2.0 are making a huge impact on the web. But what will be their impact on mobile applications? This session shows how AJAX and Web 2.0 have the power to truly transform the Mobile Internet. The session discusses how you can use Web 2.0/AJAX to overcome the issue of ‘walled gardens’ on the Mobile Internet and how you can develop your mobile applications to overcome the technological/market fragmentation on the mobile internet and thus gain a larger target audience for your application. We'll also examine why browsing applications (incorporating AJAX) will be the preferred method of mobile applications development.

AJAX and Mobile Web 2.0: A Service Blueprint Combining del.icio.us and flickr

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:45:00 EST

Introducing an intriguing mobile version of a combination of, Ajit Jaokar continues his insightful contributions to the fast-emerging new 'Mobile Web 2.0' category of ideas and applications.

"Mobile Web 2.0" – How Web 2.0 Impacts Mobility & Digital Convergence

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:15:00 EST

This is a series of three articles - the first (this one) outlining the significance of Web 2.0 technologies, the second article discussing the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on mobility, and the final article on the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on digital convergence. If you are already familiar with Web 2.0, my goal, in a nutshell (no pun intended!) is to extend Tim O Reilly's seven principles to mobility and digital convergence.