An Introduction to Cloud Computing

Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by Brian Kelly

What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is an umbrella term used to refer to Internet based development and services. The cloud is a metaphor for the Internet. A number of characteristics define cloud data, applications services and infrastructure: Remotely hosted: Services or data are hosted on someone else’s infrastructure. Ubiquitous: Services or data are available [...]

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An Introduction To AJAX

Posted on September 2nd, 2010 by Brian Kelly

What Is AJAX? AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is “a group of interrelated Web development techniques used to create interactive web applications or rich Internet applications” [1]. Using AJAX it is possible to develop Web applications which have a rich user interface which can approach the usability of well-written desktop application. The Origins of AJAX [...]

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