Template:Beta software Atlas is Microsoft's codename for a set of extensions to ASP.NET for implementing Ajax functionality.
Including both client-side and server-side components, Atlas allows the developer to create web applications in ASP.NET 2.0 (and to a limited extent in other environments) which can update data on the web page without a complete reload of the page (a "round trip" to the server). The key technology which enables this functionality is the XMLHttpRequest object, along with Javascript and DHTML. Atlas is currently provided as a Community Technology Preview (CTP).
Browser Suport
Microsft has historically had poor support for web standards [1] Microsoft Frontpage [2], although there have been some improvements with recent releases [3].
Currently, Atlas does not support the majority of modern Internet browsers [4], although it does support the vast majority or Internet users by supporting the two most common browsers, Internet Explorer and Firefox [5]. Support for other browsers such as Safari and Opera may improve before the product is officially released.
See also
External links
- Atlas
- Atlas At Last : ASP.NET Atlas Powers the AJAX-Style Sites You’ve Been Waiting For
- Microsoft Atlas Mini-Guide from SearchVB.com