Attributes > Classes: Custom DOM Attributes for Fun and Profit

XHTML gives us the ability to extend our markup with customized, semantically meaningful attributes. While the battle between class and attribute might be a holy war to some (and unknown to most others) the fact remains that attribute name value pairs are easier to read and understand, and only attributes allow you to associate a value with your meta-data. Extending XHTML elements in my projects has made me think of how to solve problems in new and better ways. It has made me a stronger JavaScript artisan. In this article, I explain several examples and provide functions for working with your own custom attributes.

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Ask X : New AJAX Search engine.

Ask X is the new Ajax based version of Ask.com’s search engine. Although the results still is the same, some results took some time showing up.

In today’s version of Ask X, you’re not just getting back a list of links, but a slick, new three-panel interface (much like the new AskCity), combining great time-saving features like:

• Left: A search control panel that stays with you, complete with Zoom Related Search and Search Suggestions that update as you type.
• Middle: Results front and center to provide clutter-free information without having to scroll down the page, and Binoculars to preview results.
• Right: A preview of other types of search results, including video, news, images, blogs, shopping, encyclopedia and more.