There are many different technologies which can be used to enhanced a web page. Some of
these will only work with newer web browsers. Others require an extra piece of software
called a plug-in to be installed in addition to the browser. Some of these additional technologies
are listed below.
Javascript
| Javascript is a simple programming language. Programs (or scripts) written in this
language are often used to validate data entered
onto a form before it is sent.
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Java
| Java is a complete programming language. Programs written in Java can be used
in a web browser on any type of computer.
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Animated GIFs
| An animated GIF is a sequence of images which are displayed one after the other
in rapid succession. This has the effect of displaying an animation.
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Sound
| Sound can be added to web pages. This can be in the form of music playing in
the background whilst a page is displayed or noises which are made when
options are selected.
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Video
| There are many different systems which can be used to display video over the
Internet. Videos require a lot of storage space and take a long time to
transmit. Therefore video over the Internet is usually poor quality with a small
image size and just a few frames per second. Good quality video can be broadcast with a fast broadband connection.
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