Javascript - Highslide JS
in Javascipt / AJAX by Code It Red on June 8th, 2008
One of the many various languages used out there, great and not so great, “Javascript” has seen many opinions come and pass by. Some people say that they would never touch it and it is really an “old school” language and isn’t worth learning or beginning to deal with. However there are still those who stand solemnly by their ever so faithful AJAX and Javascript powered sites. One of the great things about Javascript is that is has quite a few useful applications built around it.
What does this mean?
What I am referring to is the many applications that have been developed by many people for many different reasons to better server their own little communities. Just as an example, Highslide JS, is a perfect example of what I mean.
Highslide JS is an open source JavaScript software, offering a Web 2.0 approach to popup windows. It streamlines the use of thumbnail images and HTML popups on web pages. The library offers these features and advantages:
- No plugins like Flash or Java required.
- Popup blockers are no problem. The content expands within the active browser window.
- Single click. After opening the image or HTML popup, the user can scroll further down or leave the page without closing it.
- Compatibility and safe fallback. If the user has disabled JavaScript or is using an old browser, the browser redirects directly to the image itself or to a fallback HTML page.
Why do I like Highslide JS?
Today, the internet and technology is advancing very fast and it can be hard for some people to keep up. I find the repletion and simplicity of Highslide JS incredible as it having a website is all about customer service and making the visitor happy. If you head over to the Highslide JS home page you can see a few examples of the features of Highslide JS. It can not only manipulate images but it can also be handy for small popups, lists and many other things. It is fully customizable and the script has its own packer meaning you can package only the functions you really need instead of having a huge file. This I find very helpful as no-one wants a huge site clogged up with additional files that aren’t needed. I highly recommend getting over there and having a look and downloading the package. Very handy script and gets my two thumbs up!
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