Dynamic pages - client-side

Some calculation that can be done on user machine (distribute the load, also quicker for user). Respond to mouse movements.

JavaScript

JavaScript
- quick reference
- sample scripts

Embedded within the HTML code:

 
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> 
(code) 
</script>

Javascript demo

Java applets

Java applets

Microsoft COM

COM (formerly ActiveX)

Summary

Client-side processing v. Server-side processing.
Client-side: Processing within browser process or in external process.
Server-side: Processing within HTTP server process or in external process.