script.aculo.us

script.aculo.us is a JavaScript library built on top of Prototype that provides visual effects, animations, and user interface enhancements. It offers pre-built effects such as fading, sliding, highlighting, and drag-and-drop functionality. The library was popular in the mid-2000s for adding dynamic interactions to web pages before modern frameworks emerged. script.aculo.us includes components for auto-completion, in-place editing, sliders, and sortable lists. It uses a simple API for chaining effects and controlling animation timing. The library has largely been superseded by modern frameworks like jQuery, React, and Vue.js. script.aculo.us is considered legacy technology but may still be found in older web applications.