Browser Add-ins and Toolbars for Presentation Tier Development
Table of Contents
- 1. Browser Add-ins and Toolbars Supporting Development of the Presentation Tier
- 2. Add-ins and Toolbars
1. Browser Add-ins and Toolbars Supporting Development of the Presentation Tier
1.1. Background and Problem
1.1.1. Significant framework changes in last two years
jQuery and plug-in development combined with Ajax. Frameworks have improved in the past couple of years for Web Development which increases the complexity of the presentation tier.
1.1.2. Rendered HTML may diverge from presentation to user
Themed plug-ins and intermediate page states manipulate the DOM. Polling would update underlying HTML.
Industry best practices requires improved separation of markup from presentation.
1.1.3. Application or UI limits on testing
Validators (client XSS rules) or CSRF checks limit classic review strategies.
1.2. Scope
1.2.2. Productivity tools, build tools, IDEs, etc. not discussed
Google: "firefox add-ins"
1.3. Context
When talking about each of the tools some effort will be made to discuss the following:
1.3.1. When Used: SDLC
Development, integration, maintenance, testing, debugging.
1.3.2. Why Used: Tensions
Performance (PLT), security (CSRF), best practices (Progressive Enhancement, Graceful Degradation), product delivery, UI/UX/product requirements.
1.3.3. What Benefits: External
2. Add-ins and Toolbars
2.1. Tamper Data (Jason)
2.1.2. Scenario: Form support and data or load activity
Manipulate form submission for neighborhood: