What's the difference between Web 2.0, Rich Internet Application and AJAX Application

[msuresh]

Hi,
I am quite surprised with the above technological terms. Is there is any difference between those or all are same.

Can some body throw more light on this topic?

Regards,
SURESH KUMAR M R

[Animal]

Well, they are really just buzzwords. There are no standards.

"Ajax" has come to mean browser-server comms without changing page.

But the other two can mean whatever you want them to mean on your marketing literature or resume. It's still the wild west.

[JorisA]

"Ajax" has come to mean browser-server comms without changing page.


AJAX stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. I know that every JS application with server communication get this fancy label, but I believe it differs from "just browser-server comms" in that a user doesn't have to wait for the server response after performing a certain action. So for example when deleting a row, it should happen instantly so the user gets the feeling of a regular desktop application. (rather then showing a "busy" box)