## Interdimensional Hypertext
> NOTE: this article relies on a proposal submitted to JanusWeb, a JanusXR browser for immersive web within the web.
Bridging the 2D and 3D Web?
Imagine a webpage that isn't just flat, but also a navigable 3D space. A single document where your familiar HTML elements seamlessly manifest as objects and information in a virtual world. This isn't science fiction; it's the exciting realm of Interdimensional Hypertext, and projects like JanusXR are bringing it to life.
At its core, interdimensional hypertext proposes a unified content model. Instead of maintaining separate assets and logic for 2D and 3D representations, you write one document that intelligently renders across dimensions. The magic lies in how it reuses data.
Let's look at a concrete example using JanusXR's elegant solution. Consider this dual-representation markup:
HTML
```html
Page 1: hello world
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Page 2: Foo bar
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
```
In this markup, the standard tag holds your familiar 2D webpage content. But then we encounter , the heart of the 3D dimension. Inside this tag, we define our virtual space.
The key to interdimensional harmony lies in the tags within . Notice the crucial selector attribute. This is where the magic happens!
For instance, does something remarkable. The selector=".section" tells JanusXR to look for elements with the class section in the of our document. It then dynamically pulls the content from those 2D divs and renders them as 3D text panels within the virtual room.
This means:
Reusability: You write your content once in standard HTML.
Synchronization: If you update the text in your div class="section" in the , that change is immediately reflected in the 3D in the .
Efficiency: No need to duplicate content or manage complex data bindings between disparate 2D and 3D systems.
Imagine a blog post where each section of your article becomes a walk-up panel in a virtual gallery, or an e-commerce page where product descriptions in your are displayed on virtual kiosks in a 3D showroom. The possibilities are truly expansive.
Interdimensional hypertext, powered by clever implementations like JanusXR's selector attribute, is paving the way for a more immersive and interconnected web. It allows creators to build richer experiences without sacrificing the accessibility and familiarity of traditional HTML.
Are you ready to step between dimensions?
## Usecases
Content Navigation
Article or blog series: Move to the next chapter or section.
Product catalog: Browse through product listings or categories.
Event calendar: Navigate through upcoming events or dates.
Interactive Experiences
Quiz or survey: Proceed to the next question or step.
Tutorial or walkthrough: Advance to the next instruction or tip.
Storytelling app: Move to the next scene or dialogue.
Media & Entertainment
Music playlist: Skip to the next track.
Video playlist: Move to the next video in a queue.
Podcast episodes: Navigate through a series of episodes.
E-commerce & Services
Checkout process: Proceed to the next step (shipping, payment, review).
Booking system: Move through available time slots or service options.
Form completion: Advance to the next field or section.
Data & Analytics
Dashboard pagination: View the next set of data entries or reports.
Search results: Navigate through pages of results.
Gaming
Level selection: Move to the next level or challenge.
Inventory management: Cycle through items or equipment.
Social & Community
Profile browsing: View the next user profile or post.
Comment threads: Navigate through replies or discussions.
