Static versus Dynamic Web Resources

Static Web Resources

• Stable URIs
• Content primarily directly edited by author
• Simple scripting or templates
• Examples: CITES home page or CITA Home page

Dynamic Web Resources

• URIs dynamically generated and are tempory
• Content primarily generated from user interactions and stored information
• Complex scripting or server side applications
• Examples: Express E-mail (Mirapoint) or Illinois Compass (WebCT)