dhtmlxScheduler

Users who manage an extensive agenda and have numerous events in their calendar could require an efficient way of keeping their schedule organized in a lightweight package. DhtmlxScheduler will provide people with a lightweight and compact solution for maintaining their calendar events and appointments up-to-date, through a JavaScript API-based interface.

The application is deployed as an archive and users will be able to initialize it regardless of the directory they choose to store it in. Providing a consistent browser-interface, the utility is easy to enable  by using the predefined options presented in the welcoming Web-console.

Novice users might appreciate the fact that it will provide them with several examples that will allow them to get acquainted with its features rather quickly. Based on three main layouts, the application will allow one to easily add, edit or delete custom events, in a calendar view for days, weeks and months.

People will be able to select the required dates with ease, on the preferred calendar view (days, weeks or months). Once a suitable date has been identified, they will be able to add custom events / appointments that can be tailored to their requirements in terms of description and time period.

However, although it provides such straightforward handling for the calendar entries, the application doesn’t provide any form of notification for the entered events. Demanding users might appreciate the ease with which it can be integrated with jQuery and Backbone.js frameworks. However they could, sense the need for an alarm feature or notification through e-mail.

Those who prefer a lightweight and compact solution for managing their calendar events without too much trouble, this application could be just what they need. Featuring an easy handling through drag-and-drop operations and customizable calendar events / appointments, it will enable them to keep their schedule neatly organized. Experienced users will also be able to integrate it in their jQuery and Backbone.js frameworks and export the resulted schedules.