Development Techniques for an Inclusive Web 2.0

Development Techniques for an Inclusive Web 2.0 (or "How to Write JavaScript That Doesn't Suck")

Speaker(s): Colin Clark, University of Toronto; Michelle D'Souza, University of Toronto; Eli Cochran, UC Berkeley

Session Abstract

Rich, dynamic user interfaces powered by JavaScript and AJAX have become increasingly popular within Sakai in recent months. This presentation will outline the potential pitfalls of DHTML development and will outline the techniques required to create accessible, portal-friendly Web 2.0 user interfaces.

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