DHTML vs. HTML

[Digital Dragon]

So what is basically the differences between HTML and DHTML?

And what are the advantages of one over the other?

[pyro]

DHTML (Dynamic HTML) is HTML, JavaScript and CSS combined. The advantages? DHTML is much more powerful, but won't always work (ie. if someone has JavaScript disabled). HTML is simpler, and easier to learn but lacks the dynamicness of DHTML. (ie. changing content, etc)

[Digital Dragon]

Hmmm...I was trying to learn a wee bit on JavaScripting but I am beginning to think it is more trouble than its worth..especially if the code behaves differently in different browsers and web design programs.

The code I am using was pulled from that site javascript.internet.com so I didn't have to fry my brains trying to write it over and over so it'd work....but I am about to abandon this Java....especially if some of the code works in Internet Exploder but not in Netscrape or vice versa.

Thanks Pyro....

[pyro]

There is usually a way to do what you want cross browser. It may take a bit more work, but for the most part, it can be done.

I personnaly enjoy scripting in JavaScirpt...Once you start figuring it out, it really isn't that difficult. Keep at it. :D

[Digital Dragon]

Well...I find it hard to remember all those tags, random.quote whatzitz and mathfloor.doowackies..I am not a programmer and I don't want to be either.


I am more of a visual person..I prefer working in drawing programs and using Dreamweaver or GoLive or whatever program works best.....let the software do all the nitty-gritty stuff.

Each person is a bit different I guess.....

[pyro]

Actually...I'm more graphically oriented as well. I just need to pick up the programming because Dreamweaver, etc. can only do so much. I got to the point where I wanted to push myself to the limit more, and I continue to do so by learning more and more internet programming languages. I'm currently working on PHP and am planning mySQL next. ;)

[Stefan]

Originally posted by Digital Dragon
Hmmm...I was trying to learn a wee bit on JavaScripting but I am beginning to think it is more trouble than its worth..especially if the code behaves differently in different browsers and web design programs.


JS is a greate technology if used correctly to add enhancements to your webpage (one should always take care that the page works even without JS).

Sadly since many wannabe web-developers and advertizers abuse JS for irritating popup ads, no-rightclick scripts etc it has made many users simply turn it off in the browser :(.

[pyro]

Originally posted by Stefan
Sadly since many wannabe web-developers and advertizers abuse JS for irritating popup ads, no-rightclick scripts etc it has made many users simply turn it off in the browser :(. I couldn't agree with you more. It is simply unbelievable how many people come on these forums asking for no-rightclick scripts, thinking that somehow this is going to help protect theire source or images. It is getting to the point where you have to weight the difference and see if it is worth haveing JavaScript enabled...

[Stefan]

Originally posted by pyro
It is simply unbelievable how many people come on these forums asking for no-rightclick scripts, thinking that somehow this is going to help protect theire source or images.

The real irony is, what one earth do they have to protect when they can't even make a no-rightclick script on their own. Are they trying to hide the source becuse they are embarresed how bad it is? :D

[pyro]

...LOL. :D Probably...