javascript - Preventing the loss of keystrokes between pages in a web application -
my current project write web application equivalent of existing desktop application.
in desktop app @ points in workflow user might click on button , shown form fill in. if takes little time app display form, expert users know form , start typing, knowing app "catch them".
in web application doesn't happen: when user clicks link keystrokes lost until form on following page dispayed. have tricks preventing this? have move away using separate pages , use ajax embed form in page using gwt, or still have problem of lost keystrokes?
keystrokes won't have effect until page has loaded, javascript has been processed , text field focused.
basically asking is; how speed web application increase response times? anwser ajax!
carefully think common actions in application , use ajax minimise reloading of webpages. remember, don't over-use ajax. using javascript can hinder usability as can improve it.
related reading material:
- response times: 3 important limits - great article usability king, jacon neilson.
- ajax usability mistakes
- ajax usability checklist
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