Re: standard ajax or jquery functions for browser data entry

[Luis Rodriguez <luisro58@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

The guys at easy400.net just brought out an Ajax tutorial as related to
CGIDEV2. You can find it here:

http://www.easy400.net/howtoajax/html/page1.htm

<http://www.easy400.net/howtoajax/html/page1.htm>HTH,

Luis Rodriguez
IBM Certified Systems Expert — eServer i5 iSeries
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On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Bryce Martin <BMartin@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Well lets break it down by what your customers would like to see....
>
> Google style autocomplete - This can be done, as mentioned, with jQuery
> UI.  It is extremely stable code that is used by many prominant companies
> as well as tons of smaller projects as well.
>
> Popup Calendars - Once again, jQuery UI covers this.
>
> Edit Fields While Typing - ??? Not sure what you mean?  Do you mean only
> allowing Numerics in numeric fields?  If so, I have written a javascript
> function that does just what you want.
>
> Dynamic Drop Downs - This is really very similar to autocomplete, except
> you put the results into another combo box instead of a list box under
> your entry box.  Also, this requires only 1 ajax request when the user
> makes a selection.  Can be done with jQuery, any other framework, or
> unfiltered JavaScript (if you wish).
>
> These are all fairly standard and commonly implemented form features. That
> is why your customers are requesting them, they've seen them and like
> them.  A great way to get started is by searching for jQuery Form
> Validation.  This will give you lots of examples and resources to look at
> to get a jump on what you need.  This link in particular is a great place
> to start...
> <
> http://speckyboy.com/2009/12/17/10-useful-jquery-form-validation-techniques-and-tutorials-2/
> >
>
> What other things do you want to discuss about Web2.0 development?
>
> Thanks
> Bryce Martin
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> I am preparing to update a browser based order app, written in rpg cgi 10
> years ago. A lot has changed in user editing capabilities over those
> years. To piggyback on recent discussions on rpg'rs coding modern web2.0
> type app, what are the functions most used that one needs to incorporate,
> and if possible - where are the working examples? I've been astounded (not
> really.) by the code examples on many sites/forums that just plain don't
> work. One (while trying to implement autocomplete function) in a well
> reviewed book had just plain bad syntax in the examples.
> My emphasis is logical and efficient data entry, NOT pretty presentations,
> bouncing balls & flash video.
> Users are asking for that "google" entry effect "autocomplete", popup
> calendars, edit fields while typing, and dynamic dropdown menus to get to
> anywhere.
> Since customers in this as well, must include last x years of various
> browsers.
> Over the years on midrange-l we've had lots of discussion of DDS functions
> - let's have one on web2.0 interface.
> Jim Franz
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