Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Update Mode

By default ICEfaces uses asynchronous update mode. This provides powerful capabilities for fully leveraging ICEfaces' server-initiated update facilities in your application (Ajax Push). Using these Ajax Push capabilities it is simple to create a compelling, rich application interface unlike anything possible with traditional web development technologies.

However, not all applications require the unique capabilities provided by asynchronous update mode, and there are a few special considerations when using it. See Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Updates, Optimizing Asynchronous Communications for Scalability, and Using ICEfaces in Clustered Environments in the ICEfaces Developer's Guide for details.

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