Collected thoughts about software and site performance ...
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Ajax Performance Management
Performance Management (SLM) Challenges for Ajax and Rich Internet Applications (RIA's)
In my post on Ajax Wisdom, I reviewed the progress of Ajax against the Gartner Hype Cycle, concluding that Ajax had not yet advanced beyond the Trough of Disillusionment. I referred to Michael Mahemoff's recent post about Ajax concerns as just one piece of evidence.
Michael responded (see the comments) that the mere existence of concerns does not indicate anything, because any viable technology has outstanding problems to be solved. To judge Ajax I should really look at the progress that has already been made in solving problems. So let's do that ...
Ajax Wisdom
Ajax and Design
Ajax Wisdom: 1
Don’t design your page around Ajax.
Having working in the computer business since 1967, I'm not so easily captivated by the latest high-tech fad. I've seen the Gartner Group's hype cycle play out enough times to become skeptical of the current "hot" technology. But the hype cycle provides a useful framework for evaluating the progress of new technologies. Like Ajax, for example.

