Stephen Harris

Stephen Harris' Blog In a competitive market, a greater consumer satisfaction can tip the revenue balance towards you; and this is where Rich Internet Applications are so useful. The software industry is still exploring the full potential of RIA technologies with the primary focus on enhancing the usability of web applications. How is RIA different from traditional Web Applications?In traditional web applications, there is a limit to the interactivity that can be added to a single page. Once the on-page options are exhausted, the user has to refresh the page and a new page is downloaded. This often leads to delays, during which users may get tired of waiting or potential customers may change their minds about buying a product. With RIA technologies, the client computer and the server can communicate without page refreshes. In this way, web applications can support m... (more)