Assuming every user’s browser supports JavaScript, what challenges could occur when data is formatted as JSON on the server and then injected into templates on the client side via AJAX? While disregarding limits on HTTP connections, this approach may raise architectural and performance concerns that require careful evaluation.
Server-side JSON preparation combined with AJAX template injection can introduce challenges in both performance and security. One issue I encountered was the difficulty in tracking rendering problems when data structure changes unexpectedly, which complicates debugging. Security vulnerabilities arise when JSON data isn’t properly sanitized, potentially allowing script injections. From an architectural standpoint, managing state and caching becomes more cumbersome as business logic splits across client and server. The additional overhead on client-side processing can affect performance, particularly on less powerful devices, making it crucial to closely monitor data payload sizes and processing routines.
i guess another challenge is keeping the server and client data synced, regarless of ajax. data version conflicts and updates can get messy, and minor desync can lead to wrong data being displayed