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WebWord Weblog Posting Posting Date: May 27, 2002 Why DHTML Will Win (New Architect) -- "You might object to this perspective on the grounds that we do, in fact, need client-side processing, personalization, reliable client/ server communication, and a way to save state without disrupting the page display. But DHTML lets you do all of that. And it doesn't require your customers to sit through needless delay while your plugins or virtual machines load." (Comments: This is basically an anti-Flash article by Steve Champeon.)
Reader Comments...
Don't forget one of the biggest advantages of DHTML over Flash, one that Steve doesn't cover - search engine friendliness. It doesn't matter how great looking a Flash site is if noone can find it. With DHTML you can have interactivity and animation yet still keep pages accessible to search engines. Being linking-friendly is another big advantage. If you're pitching for a site which is currently built entirely in Flash don't just go on about Web Standards, accessibility and the evil of plugins, show the client how little of their content appears in search engines. Many will sit up and take notice quite sharply.
Yawn. Anyone else sick of these holy wars? Flash vs. DHTML... pixels vs. percentages... designers vs. programmers... Use the right tool for the job. Bottom line. I need a nap. Posted by: on May 30, 2002 12:55 PM
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