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New jQuery Plugin - ImageSwitch, amazing effect with simple code

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jQuery plugin - ImageSwitch is an easy-to-use, simple and fast plug-in to create effect when you switch between images. Minimize the arguments you need to input and still give some beatiful effects.

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I recently went overboard with effects while learning jQuery. Suddenly things that took days to write could now be implemented in minutes. Extensively using my own product I realized just how annoying these effects become. Once the novelty wears off you realize that usability suffers. The glitz cuts into the users' productivity. I'm now going through my code and removing a lot of these effects.

That is pretty slick. Now on to justifying its use in totally inappropriate places!

Is it just me or is this script quite resource intensive? Pulls processor load to 95%, on my acer netbook with firefox.

I get 42% but I see your point. Though it only processes when the picture actually changes and even then only for a second or less. If you set a reasonable delay I don't think the processor load would stop you from using it.

Imagine what it would do to the average user's CPU. This is a great example of "flashy" technology that looks and works great for the developer, but epically fails for normal user experience.

I don't have a netbook so I never test it in low specification computer. But someone complains about that's before too. With this kind of effect, it's inevitable. I wouldn't suggest you use it in a heavy site.

Ever since I switched to laptops I found a new appreciation for efficient programs. Flash-powered sites burn me (literally - try placing Macbook Pro on your lap and spend 20 minutes on HotPads.com)

So... I don't buy "computing power is cheap" argument anymore. The power may be cheap, but battery time (and my skin) are priceless.

Is it just me or is there nothing really fancy about this script? Look at the example page of <insert-your-fav-js-framework-here> and you'll be even more surprised...?

I wish they used a larger variety of images (not just different colors), so I could see the blend properly.

But, very cool.

Yeah I should make different images. But check out the applications link in the page. It will point you to list of examples of the plugin.

Can't the cycle plugin do this kind of stuff already?

another option - http://buildinternet.com/live/boxes

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