Lucky Javascript

The latest wave of web applications flying under the AJAX banner is a striking reminder to me of the power of a punchy label (or brand).

This technology has been sitting around for years. When Javascript first came oul many sites embraced it.

But it added too much complexity, so, is was considered smart to use Javascript sparingly if at all.

Now it has a new name, AJAX.

Paul Graham says that "Ajax" means "Javascript now works".

So, it seems Javascript is going to get another chance. That's pretty lucky. Technologies don't often get a second chance these days.