How effective are CGI scripts at making a Web page more interactive?
A web page as HTML is basically dumb as dirt. It sits there and browser figures out how to present the information to you. With CGI, you can create an interactive experience for your readers. When you use CGI, you can tailor your output for your reader’s browser. If you are running a site where people log in, you can actually tailor their pages to meet their individual needs. This is how you create the “MY-wherever.com” type of pages. HTML is a one way trip down the information highway. The server sends you a page. CGI allows your readers to supply information back to your server, and you can then do whatever you want with the information you receive. In your opinion do CGI scripts make a Web site easier to use (e.g., navigation, requesting information, and so forth)? CGI scripts give you the ability to create easier to use sites. The truth is this: poor design with or without CGI will result in a poor experience for your readers. With CGI, you have many more options available. Want to
