Dynamic Web Pages

Fred Rodriguez

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

Extension Information Technology

Dynamic Web Pages

Dynamic web pages are pages that are generated “on the fly” – They do not exist in a file on the server– They are usually generated via a script– They can be generated by the server or the

client– They can be different for different users

Dynamic Web Page

Static Web Page

Page that is saved in a file and served up to a client when requested.

Page that is the same every time you access it

Static Web Page

Advantages of Dynamic Web Pages

Provide personalized content Easier to manage Easier to update Keep information separate from format Keep one copy of common information React to changing technology easier Enhanced search capabilities

Disadvantages of Dynamic Web Pages

More complex (NOT kiss) Cannot be indexed by search engines More overhead/slower response

Conclusions

Dynamic is the future Still emerging technology Consider for future development