Does anybody know how can we develop an interface like Gmail ? must be Ajax ? keyboard shortcuts to navigate and other features ? Can b done in any language . php, java or .net ? Please suggest..
you use dymanic html and javascript for this interface you use ajax for connecting with the server you use php or java or .net, or any other language for your server side another question about what is easier to use, depends on project you are going to start
http://code.google.com/webtoolkit/documentation/examples/desktopclone/ http://code.google.com/webtoolkit/documentation/examples/desktopclone/demo.html
Yes, you must use AJAX technology, you will never get such result as a gmail, if you are not using Ajax.
ajax, javascript libraries such as prototype.js(optional but it can make your work a lot easy) dhtml , html some server side techniques like php
I have posted something about the hotkey powered application sometime ago at: http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=174084 In addition, feel free to read my easy Ajax startup guide to help you get started http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=164664 The above are the two links you need to get you started Good Luck.