Build Your Own AJAX Web Applications [ILLUSTRATED]
352 pages | SitePoint (June 14, 2006) | English | ISBN: 0975841947 | PDF | 2.1 MB
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a new approach for developing web applications. It essentially permits users to interact with a Webpage without forcing a slow & tedious reload of the entire page after every action. This means web applications become more responsive, easier to use, and more intuitive. Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications uses a step-by-step tutorial format that's so easy to follow, you'll be able to build sophisticated and intuitive Ajax web interfaces in no time!
# Read this book, and you'll: Get an overview of the basic technologies you'll need to use to build Ajax applications.
# Understand the XMLHttpRequest object, the core of Ajax applications.
# Build a cross-browser XMLHttpRequest wrapper that you can use in all of your Ajax projects.
# Build an Ajax application monitor that works in real time.
# Learn how to use Ajax without breaking older browsers or causing accessibility issues.
# Get your Ajax application working with screen readers.
# Use dynamic animations to improve usability.
# Build edit-in-place functionality.
# Create an Ajax search application that pulls data from Amazon, del.icio.us, and Google.
# Fix the "Back button" problem.
# Use JSON, YAML, and XML to communicate with the server.
# Build an Ajax drag 'n' drop chess game.
# And a whole lot more!
Throughout the text, the author stresses usability, accessibility, and graceful degradation for older, less-capable web browsers.