This book is meant for enthusiastic Web developers who are well-versed with knowledge of the fundamentals of HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, XML, CSS, and DOM.
It highlights:
A conversational and interactive approach to demystify Ajax
Basics of Ajax
Tutorial based approach to learning
Coverage of typical scenarios that prepare the reader to real-life Ajax development
Discussion on other topics of interest like Ajax on mobiles, Web 2.0, etc.
Complete code for all exercises
Appendices on basics of XML, CSS, DOM and JavaScript
Table of ContentsTRACK 1: AJAX BASICS
Session 1: What is Ajax
Session 2: How does it work?
Session 3: A look at Ajax Code
Session 4: Deep dive into Ajax code
TRACK 2: GETTING STARTED
Session 5: Read a text response
Session 6: Read an XML response
Session 7: Multiple Server Requests
Session 8: Dependent Server Requests
Session 9: Optimize Ajax calls
Session 10: Write to a server
TRACK 3: USAGE SCENARIOS
Session 11: Update of an input object
Session 12: Update of a View table
Session 13: Elegance in updating a View table
Session 14: Provide links to View table data
Session 15: Submit a form in Ajax
Session 16: Redirect to another page
Session 17: Display of an image
Session 18: Populate a select list
Session 19: Dynamic update of large select lists
Session 20: Multiple File uploads
Session 21: Dynamic File inclusion
TRACK 4: POINTS TO PONDER
Session 22: Separation between HTML, XML, and JS
Session 23: AJAX in a JSP/ ASPX/ PHP environment
Session 24: Importance of DIV and& ID in Ajax applications
Session 25: Dynamic vs. Static Layout
Session 26: Ajax processing indicator
Session 27: Ajax vs. Iframe
Session 28: Single Load Ajax-based application
Session 29: Ajax Libraries
Session 30: Back button, Bookmarks, &and Refresh
Session 31: Ajax and Mobiles
Session 32: Ajax and Web 2.0
Session 33: Ajax and Web 3.0
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Setting Up Your Web server
Appendix B: Tutorial Solutions
Appendix C: XML, a Primer
Appendix D: JavaScript, a Primer
Appendix E: DOM, a Primer
Appendix F: CSS, a Primer
About the AuthorRajnikant Rao is an independent software consultant based out of Mumbai.
