Open-Source JavaScript Effects Library
Posted on Jan 20, 2006
I found this on the Wired news site. It's a very lightweight (3kb) JavaScript library for generating some very nice page effects (see page for examples) called moo.fx. The description from the site is the following:
moo.fx is a superlightweight, ultratiny, megasmall javascript effects library, written with prototype.js.
It's easy to use, fast, cross-browser, standards compliant, provides controls to modify Height, Width, and Opacity with builtin checks that won't let a user break the effect with multiple crazy clicks. It's also optimized to make you write the lesser code possible.
It's definitely worth checking out.
Comments
I like moo.fx, but it is based on prototype, the same as script.aculo.us is. Basically script.aculo.us has all the effects as moo.fx, and more, although it sacrifices that small footprint. But there are a lot of things in prototype that I use that are not in that stripped down version in moo.fx, but script.aculo.us has the full blown version (actually, the last time I checked they had a newer version than you could even download seperately). If you need a small footprint or you know you are only going to need the features that moo.fx has, its a great choice, but otherwise, script.aculo.us is more bang for your buck.
Posted By Ryan Guill / Posted on 01/20/2006 at 8:36 AM
Also, the moo.fx guys are coming out with a cms that has some very nice features. Its worth checking out if nothing else for ideas.
http://www.mad4milk.net/entries/mooflex
Posted By Ryan Guill / Posted on 01/20/2006 at 8:37 AM
Right. The moo.fx guys do note that they are an alternative (not a replacement) to script.aculo.us for those that don't need the added functionality.
Posted By Brian Rinaldi / Posted on 01/20/2006 at 8:48 AM
It's definately a cool little library. Our javascript dudes used it on our corporate site to great effect methinks.
http://www.massmedia.com.au
Posted By Phil Douglas / Posted on 01/20/2006 at 8:00 PM