I've noticed that using extenders from the AjaxToolkit alters the way pages are displayed. The display of pages that contain an extender results seems to be slower than other pages, or at least this is the impression it leaves in terms of user experience.
Here is a small test you can do to see what I mean:
1. Go to the AjaxToolkit home page
2. Click on items in the list of samples on the left
3. Pay attention to the way the page is displayed. Depending on how fast your system and internet connection are, you may see the page flash during the navigation or the background displayed for a while before the content arrives.
4. Now, click on the links in the Walkthroughs menu
5. The behavior is not the same. There is no delay or flash. The pages are displayed immediately.
Make the test with Firefox or Internet Explorer if you don't see the problem. The behavior may vary.
Does someone know if there is a way to avoid this problem? This behavior results in a negative user experience, which is something I don't wish for my sites...
Comments: Not relevant with modern browsers.
Here is a small test you can do to see what I mean:
1. Go to the AjaxToolkit home page
2. Click on items in the list of samples on the left
3. Pay attention to the way the page is displayed. Depending on how fast your system and internet connection are, you may see the page flash during the navigation or the background displayed for a while before the content arrives.
4. Now, click on the links in the Walkthroughs menu
5. The behavior is not the same. There is no delay or flash. The pages are displayed immediately.
Make the test with Firefox or Internet Explorer if you don't see the problem. The behavior may vary.
Does someone know if there is a way to avoid this problem? This behavior results in a negative user experience, which is something I don't wish for my sites...
Comments: Not relevant with modern browsers.