I recently went overboard with effects while learning jQuery. Suddenly things that took days to write could now be implemented in minutes. Extensively using my own product I realized just how annoying these effects become. Once the novelty wears off you realize that usability suffers. The glitz cuts into the users' productivity. I'm now going through my code and removing a lot of these effects.
New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code
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Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code
#12Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.
I don't have a netbook so I never test it in low specification computer. But someone complains about that's before too. With this kind of effect, it's inevitable. I wouldn't suggest you use it in a heavy site.
Re: New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code
#13Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.
Ever since I switched to laptops I found a new appreciation for efficient programs. Flash-powered sites burn me (literally - try placing Macbook Pro on your lap and spend 20 minutes on HotPads.com)
So... I don't buy "computing power is cheap" argument anymore. The power may be cheap, but battery time (and my skin) are priceless.