Description
Book SynopsisAjax is short for "Asynchronous JavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest. " Even if you weren't intimidated before, that tidbit is probably enough to make you reach for the Excedrin. Just reach for Ajax For Dummies instead.
Trade Review"...done a great job of explaining the various technologies behind Ajax...." (
Practical Web Design, June 2006)
"...surprisingly good book..." (Computer Shoppers, June 2006)
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Ajax 101 9
Chapter 2: It’s All About JavaScript 21
Part II: Programming in Ajax 73
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Ajax 75
Chapter 4: Ajax in Depth 113
Part III: Ajax Frameworks 151
Chapter 5: Introducing Ajax Frameworks 153
Chapter 6: More Powerful Ajax Frameworks 181
Chapter 7: Server-Side Ajax Frameworks 213
Part IV: In-Depth Ajax Power 235
Chapter 8: Handling XML int Ajax Applications 237
Chapter 9: Working with Cascading Style Sheets in Ajax Applications 269
Chapter 10: Working with Ajax and PHP 297
Part V: The Part of Tens 323
Chapter 11: Ten Ajax Design Issues You Should Know About 325
Chapter 12: Ten Super-Useful Ajax Resources 331
Index 337
