Hi tgreer,

Did some reading about the DOM and I understand that it is an API that allows the manipulation an HTML page while loaded in a browser.

But, why anybody would like to write JavaScript programs that manipulate the DOM in a browser?

My assumption is that it can be used increase application's interactivity and decrease server/network load -- is that true?

Asked about FrontPage and DreamWeaver, and I have been told that those are designer-oriented tools. What I am looking for is a DHTML-oriented tool -- something built from the ground up to support DHTML development/debugging/testing -- is there something like this?

By peeking at the DOM API I noticed that it works on the HTML element level.

By browsing these forums, as well as other sites, I saw drop-down menus, tabbed panels, and even draggable windows (at dhtmlcentral). How those are built?

Thanks,
Sergiu.