Few years a ago a website in flash or flash Content on website is considered to be trendy and upmarket, The Demand of flash was very high and
website development &
web designing companies in India were using flash extensively.
There has been a change in trend now, Javascript libraries such as jQuery and MooTools adding animation and interactive features that don't require reloading a web page were out of reach for many
web developers / designers unless they used Flash. Statistics compiled by HTTP Archive, analysing the world's top 17,000 websites, show 48 per cent of the sites use jQuery, compared to the 47 per cent that use Flash, Over the past few months jQuery gained 9% while Flash dropped 2%. Of course the two are not mutually exclusive as a site could use both, but more sites using jQuery, which uses web standards, can't be bad for accessibility. JQuery offer a library of routines that are cross browser compatible which greatly reduces the learning curve. These libraries also offer functions to handle many routine tasks making Javascript programming faster and easier to learn. Flash still has an array of uses that jQuery simply cannot handle. Some of the plus points include its extensive features, 3D capabilities, unfailing appearance in supported browsers, built-in User Interface, supporting vector artworks, a large array font options, and of course, many free and commercial tools are also available all over the web.Flash AdvantagesFlash Support Vector Graphics Extensive features3D CapabilitiesConsistent appearance in supported browsersBuilt-in UI & other featuresMany free and Commercial tools availableMore font optionsFlash DisadvantagesAdobe Flash Software Licensing freeNot compatible with all browsers including iPhone , iPad and most cell phonesModerate learning curve to usePossible problems with users that have older versions of the Flash PlayerPotentially large file sizePossible security issues with Flash PlayerTracking stats for Flash elements is limitedJQuery Advantages Small sizeUsing jQuery or other libraries reduces the Javascript learning curveHundreds of free professional quality programsCan add interactivity to web page elements and tagsSkinnable Form Components UICompatible with more browsers than Flash including iPhone, cellphones, PS3, PSPJQuery Disadvantages Features not as extensive as FlashComplex features may not perform as quickly as flash3D features are limitedUsers can disable Javascript supportSource Code Not Protected