The Dynamic HTML Component

Dynamic HTML is not a freestanding technology. It is the use of a set of technologies in a specific way. HTML is returned to the browser following a web server request. The browser then renders the page, and the user is able to view it. The browser also exposes the Document Object Model (DOM) that represents the structure of the HTML being displayed. The DOM can be accessed from JavaScript embedded in, or referenced by, the page. The appearance of the HTML is affected by applying CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) that control colors, fonts, position, visibility, and more. You can bind JavaScript code to events that the browser will raise when users perform certain actions, such as hovering over a particular element or entering text in a textbox. The JavaScript code can update text or manipulate the CSS settings for elements within the page. And, of course, it can communicate with the server to expand the dynamic nature of the page even further. The user will see a dynamically changing user interface that responds to his actions in real-time, which will greatly enhance his overall experience, thereby increasing his productivity and satisfaction with the application.