Rick, I've got a project that I used jTemplates on. They're nice because you use standard HTML to template with and just wrap your JSON items in braces. For me, at least, it took a bunch of javascript strings (some upwards of 1000 characters) and replaced them with a straightforward block of HTML code. Word of caution, though: jtemplates does increase load times (hardly noticeable on a modern browser - including IE8, but moderately noticeable on IE7 and *very* noticeable on IE6).
http://plugins.jquery.com/project/jTemplates http://jtemplates.tpython.com/ http://www.ajaxprojects.com/ajax/tutorialdetails.php?itemid=472 Good luck! On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 12:26 PM, Charlie Griefer <charlie.grie...@gmail.com>wrote: > Unfortunately, right now I just don't have the time to take on another > project (even a small one like 'code consulting'), otherwise I'd be happy > to. > As far as someone who knows CF... that shouldn't really be an issue. > You've -got- the data back already. You just need someone to show you how > to work with it in jQuery. Hopefully someone else on the list has some > extra time and needs some wish list items :) > > But yeah, in the interim just rely heavily on the docs and write out some > static examples of your own to get a feel for it. The first link I gave you > shows an example of using .each() to loop over JSON data: > > var obj = { one:1, two:2, three:3, four:4, five:5 }; > > I understand that the data you're working with might be more complex than > that... but if you can get comfortable working with that, it's less of a > shock to the system to work with more complex data. > > > On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Rick Faircloth > <r...@whitestonemedia.com>wrote: > >> yeah, I know…it's not a bummer "knowing" more JS, but at this point >> >> projects are falling behind and I can't afford much more time for >> >> education. It's time to produce! I could have written this app 20 times >> >> by now except for the JS/AJAX part! >> >> >> >> Maybe it's time to once again turn to a private tutor to get me over the >> hump. >> >> Are you interested in an hour or two soon to work out the code for this >> app >> >> (basically, just showing me how to use the data that I'm putting out now) >> >> and showing me how to use it for some "wish-list" gifts or something? >> >> >> >> You can just email me off-list about it… r...@whitestonemedia.com >> >> I can post code online at some of the "code-posting" sites and we could >> >> IM and/or email responses. I did this recently and the person who helped >> >> out just wrote the necessary code and then explained it to me. Took about >> >> an hour or so. >> >> >> >> I know that you understand jQuery **and** CF, which be essential to >> making this >> >> work properly. Just let me know. If you're not interested or don't have >> the time, >> >> perhaps someone else who can help will be… >> >> >> >> Meanwhile, I'll check out the jQuery docs and see if any bells ring or >> lights come on! >> >> >> >> Rick >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:jquery...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Charlie Griefer >> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:00 PM >> >> *To:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com >> *Subject:* [jQuery] Re: Turning JSON-formatted AJAX data into data usable >> by ColdFusion >> >> >> >> Having to learn more JS shouldn't really be a "bummer". More tools in the >> toolbox isn't a bad thing. >> >> >> >> i don't think you need any particular plug-ins... just read the jQuery >> docs. >> >> >> >> http://docs.jquery.com/Utilities/jQuery.each#objectcallback >> >> >> >> that'll iterate over a JS object or array. >> >> >> >> As you're looping over the data, you'll likely be wanting to manipulate >> various page elements with that data. >> >> >> >> http://docs.jquery.com/Manipulation >> >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 8:51 AM, Rick Faircloth <r...@whitestonemedia.com> >> wrote: >> >> Oh..so true. Didn't even think of it that way. >> >> >> >> Bummer…that means I've got to learn more JS! >> >> >> >> I've looked at some blogs and tutorials that deal >> >> with outputting JS, but they've all dealt with queries. >> >> >> >> Know of any resources that provide guidance for dealing >> >> with structs? >> >> >> >> My current CFC creates data from two queries and some >> >> single pieces of data and puts them into a struct. >> >> >> >> Parsing through that is proving to be a little more >> >> than I can figure out at this point. >> >> >> >> Is there any jQuery plug-ins that help deal with parsing >> >> and outputting JS data that I can use to by-pass writing >> >> raw JS? >> >> >> >> Projects are getting behind trying to figure out the >> >> AJAX approach…perhaps it's just time to shelve AJAX >> >> and go back to regular CF code for awhile. >> >> >> >> Thoughts? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Rick >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com [mailto:jquery...@googlegroups.com] *On >> Behalf Of *Charlie Griefer >> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 04, 2009 11:23 AM >> *To:* jquery-en@googlegroups.com >> *Subject:* [jQuery] Re: Turning JSON-formatted AJAX data into data usable >> by ColdFusion >> >> >> >> you're overlooking the fact that CF executes on the server. JS executes >> on the client. >> >> >> >> When you get data returned from an AJAX call, you're on the client. >> You're in the realm of JS. There's no "converting" the data into a >> "usable" (CF) format at that point. All of the CF is done on the server >> (during the AJAX call, when you're returning JSON from the CFC). >> >> >> >> Once it's been returned to your jQuery, you'll be working with the data in >> JS (jQuery). >> >> On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 5:07 AM, Rick Faircloth <r...@whitestonemedia.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> Ok, so I'm at the point in using jQuery AJAX where I'm now >> returning complicated data of queries (multiple) and bits of >> data for use back on the calling page. >> >> In my CFC's, I use the returnFormat="json" to send data back >> properly json-formatted. >> >> However, now, I need to know how to get that json data back >> into a form that I can use with my CF knowledge. Such as >> looping queries, referring to data by "myQuery.name", etc. >> In other words, I want to get that json data back into my >> comfort zone. >> >> I need to know what technique to look at. I've looked over >> many resources and they all seem to offer a little different >> approach. I have no experience with which to evaluate these >> approaches. CFSON seems to be the most likely candidate. >> >> So, to get this json data (below--from one of my CFC functions), >> back into ColdFusion, what does everyone suggest? >> >> Thanks for *any* guidance! >> >> Rick >> >> Here's the data mentioned above--does using CFJSON translate this >> back into "ColdFusion format" without me having to write a bunch >> of js code to loop the code etc, to translate it? >> >> >> >> >> {"MONTH":2,"QGETSCHEDULE":{"COLUMNS":["DUTY_ID","DATE","AM_PM","AGENT_ID","POSITION","FIRST_NAME","L >> AST_NAME" >> >> ],"DATA":[[1677,"February, 28 2009 >> 00:00:00","am",18,"primary","Mary","Fail"],[1678,"February, 28 >> 2009 >> >> 00:00:00","am",19,"alternate","Rebecca","Nottingham"],[1679,"February, 28 >> 2009 >> 00:00:00","pm",20,"primary" >> >> ,"Renea","Camper"],[1680,"February, 28 2009 >> 00:00:00","pm",21,"alternate","Verjuana","Underwood"]]},"MESSAGE" >> >> >> :"Success","YEAR":2009,"SELECTED_DATE":"2009-02-01","QGETDUTYDATES":{"COLUMNS":["DATE"],"DATA":[["Fe >> bruary >> >> , 01 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 02 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 03 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 04 >> 2009 >> >> 00:00:00"],["February, 05 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 06 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 07 2009 >> 00:00:00" >> >> ],["February, 08 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 09 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 10 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February >> >> , 11 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 12 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 13 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 14 >> 2009 >> >> 00:00:00"],["February, 15 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 16 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 17 2009 >> 00:00:00" >> >> ],["February, 18 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 19 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 20 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February >> >> , 21 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 22 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 23 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 24 >> 2009 >> >> 00:00:00"],["February, 25 2009 00:00:00"],["February, 26 2009 >> 00:00:00"],["February, 27 2009 >> 00:00:00" >> >> ],["February, 28 2009 00:00:00"]]}} >> >> >> >> >> -- >> I have failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my life. I love my >> wife. And I wish you my kind of success. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> I have failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my life. I love my >> wife. And I wish you my kind of success. >> > > > > -- > I have failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my life. I love my > wife. And I wish you my kind of success. >
