Social networking has added new dimension to the world of internet and there is not a single day when I don't end up on some of the popular networking websites to stay connected with my connections and today when I happened to be on Twitter I witnessed a few changes which gave a facelift to the entire website.

Ajax has been injected into the website and as a result you will notice quicker response time while navigating between different features. Even the visual features have witnessed a change which has made the pages emerge clean without any kind of chaotic effect.

In terms of addition of new features, design customizer has found place on the website which enables users to select between pre designed themes, background and color themes in real time but I feel that the social networking scene is getting crowded day by day and wonder how many of these websites will really be able to create a 'pull' effect in the long run even if they keep on getting a facelift or continue adding complex features for the users!!

How about using WebKit for creating Ajax applications? Chrome, the latest browser from Google was developed using Webkit which made the job of their developers easy as they did not have to slog hours in writing extensive coding.

If you are wondering what WebKit is all about then let me tell you it's an open source application framework which offers basis for building web browsers.

Though WebKit will make the life of a developer easy but there are certain security issues involved with it which could lead to an open invitation for the hackers. Another problem faced is with regards to customization as you can create Ajax applications only if the functions are provided by frameworks and making changes to the function could jeopardize the entire application.

Though there are certain downsides of WebKits but Google has already gone ahead and proved that WebKit could play a pivotal role in developing highly interactive Ajax based applications without being bothered by frameworks. So go ahead and use WebKit to full potential!!

There are certain things which need to be sorted out with respect to Ajax and one of them is with respect to interoperability issues. The OpenAjax Alliance is now working towards dealing with interoperability issues related to Ajax development environments along with creation of secure mashups.

The OpenAjax Alliance has worked towards creation of draft for increasing interoperability of Ajax and securing mashup creation apart from making widgets interoperable for use in mashups.

The problem lies with respect to AJAX tool kit documenting widgets and APIs in its own manner and the group plans to take care of these problems with new set of specifications dubbed as OpenAjax Metadata for AJAX Libraries which makes possible delivery of industry standard XML for JavaScript APIs and user interface controls. So you will see a visual design with the help of widgets from Ajax libraries and intelligent code assist for APIs across diverse AJAX libraries.

How about a software and hardware infrastructure solution for quick and secure SWIFTNet integration? You need to check out Sun Open Suite for SWIFT. This is an integration solution which allows automation and standardization of financial transactions which not only brings down operation risks and inefficiencies but also takes care of the costs involved.

The Open Suite for SWIFT solution includes Java CAPS, OS, hardware, clustering options along with partner network to meet the requirements of companies using SWIFT. Sun Open Suite for SWIFT is expected to bring down implementation costs and risks, add pace to the deployment of SWIFT FIN based message flows and simplify SWIFT technology standards adoption.

So are you ready to get started with it?

"We're More Than Just a Forge", this is what Project Kenia introduces itself as. It's the beta version of open source project hosting system from Sun Microsystems. Since Project Kenia includes the social networking angle therefore it has a slogan which states it's more than a forge. It is expected to become principal site for 750 open source projects of Sun.

Project Kenai is a Rail based application offering issue tracking and source code management. It is expected to add integrity to building up of traditional LAMP/SAMP web stacks. It enables you to choose from recommended OSI licenses at first so that you can choose from common license and ease license proliferation without affecting choice of the developers.

Since Project Kenai is in beta as of now it would require invitation for new projects. You can check more details out here.

If you would like to make your life relaxing then you need to take a look at jQuery. jQuery library is a great fit for both newbies and experienced lot. It will not only simplify your coding but also keep it short. Now you don't have to worry about writing repetitive coding and DOM scripting library calls (which tends to get boring in the long run) as jQuery will keep it short and simple (KISS). jQuery can also make your experience with Ajax simpler with functions which would make the language easy to work with.

At the end of the day jQuery will surely make coding a fun job for you. Check out how jQuery can make your coding life a rollercoaster!!