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The WaX framework, formerly known as WISP, represents a significant shift in web development. It enables seamless website creation using diverse technologies while enhancing interoperability between PHP and JavaScript through PHP’s DOM manipulation functions. Key features include a hierarchical class structure, improved theming, and efficient AJAX integration. The system incorporates centralized configuration with the Wax Registry for streamlined administration and emphasizes performance with specialized caching and dynamic CSS aggregation. Embrace the future of web development with WaX!
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Wax Framework Formerly WISP Framework Joe Chrzanowski
Why the Name Change? • WISP: Websites with Integrated Scripts and PHP • Original project was very different • WaX: Websites and x • Denoting that the framework is designed to create websites using any technology • Aims for increased interoperability between PHP and JS through the use of PHP’s DOM manipulation functions
New Core • Modified Codebase • More hierarchical layout of classes • WaxControl • Represents an XML tag in a WaxML document • For defining logic classes vs. render classes • WaxWebControl • Lets you create a tag that processes information and creates rendered output • Utilizes PHP’s DOM manipulation functions for producing output rather than stringing together text • Easier to interact with JavaScript when the bindings have been developed
Challenges / Goals • Interacting smoothly with SDO • Better themeing • PHP bindings to JavaScript • Calling PHP from JavaScript via AJAX • The Wax Registry • Centralize configuration for easy administration • Building a specialized cache for increased performance • Unit Testing • CSS Aggregator for dynamic values (ie: color, font)