How to Create a Dynamic Objects Web Page
Dynamic objects in a webpage display dynamic content. Dynamic content means data or information that do not reside within source code of the webpage. Instead, dynamic content may be retrieved from databases or external RSS feeds. PHP is a programming language used to build dynamic web pages.
PHP source code files include HTML as PHP requires HTML components to function. But some dynamic objects are not language specific thus can be used even within basic HTML pages.
Dynamic web programming languages help developers to present dynamic data within websites but they are not compulsory.
Instructions
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Different Types of Dynamic Objects
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Determine the type of content that needs to be displayed. Text, images, multimedia or content from external sources via RSS may be used.
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Dynamicdrive.com provides a comprehensive library of dynamic objects that may be used in web pages. Do a simple search at Dynamicdrive.com for the type of object required.
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Download the source files given for the object.
Embedding Dynamic Objects
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JavaScript source files may be required for the object. If the object includes JavaScript source codes, insert the code snippet within the header section of the page.
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Jquery libraries must be called within the header section of the webpage as required by the object. The code used for this may differ through various platforms and web engines.
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Cascading style sheets, too, are called within header of the page. Best practice of using CSS is to include the source in external files and call them within the header of the page. These external CSS file have the extension ".css."
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Determine the exact space of the page where the dynamic object needs to be embedded and insert the main code snippet accordingly.
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Use demo pages or websites to test the object as some source codes may break the page and damage existing content in the website.
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Tips & Warnings
Working with dynamic content requires knowledge in dynamic web languages, JavaScript, CSS and MySQL. Jquery and AJAX may also be used in developing dynamic objects for websites. But using open-source dynamic objects does not require such in-depth knowledge in related components.
Never reinvent the wheel. If certain dynamic capability has already been implemented by someone willing to share his knowledge, then use it and give credit where necessary.
Open-source and public domain material may include code that gives some credit back to the original author. Read the licensing documents before attempting to remove such code as some authors do not allow such removal.
Confirm that the usage policies allow editing of the source code before attempting to customize the object.
Cross browser compatibility is a major concern when developing websites. Some dynamic objects may not work properly in some Web browsers. Less amount of content may be worth than jumping into a pile of accessibility issues with extra content.
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