Ajax & Other Client Technology Experiences?

[Steve]

We have a Java and JSP environment and are looking at options for
the client, such as using Ajax. It would be especially interesting to
get comparisons (e.g., pros and cons) with applets or other approaches.

 

[Crazy Code Ninja]

I think Ajax is the best option unless you want to support few older
browsers that don't support Ajax. I don't remember these older browsers
on top of my head, so you need to google it up.

Applet is quite heavy on the client, because the browser will need to
start Java first. I'd considered applet if I need to do complex
graphics stuff, for example a game or complex charting.

Yahoo online pool/billyard game is a good example of applet in use.