Ajax

Table of contents

TRACK 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

New Features

Ajax is a relatively new approach to Web development. Since it is neither a new tool nor a different technology, and neither a new language it requires a different style for you to master it, or to be an Ajaxian. A conversational style has been used to help you understand the nuances of Ajax.

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.

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