Ajax: The Complete Reference

This comprehensive guide explains how to create and test Ajax-enabled Web applications using the XMLHttpRequest object as well as alternative JavaScript-based communication mechanisms. Explore a variety of sample applications featuring emerging user-interface conventions and build applications that address real-world networking and security issues. The latest technologies such as Web services, Flash-Ajax integration, client-side templates, Comet, and Offline Access are also covered.

About the Author
Thomas A. Powell is the CEO of PINT (www.pint.com), a nationally recognized Web development shop and is also an instructor at the University of California, San Diego

Table of Contents
Part I: Core Ideas Chapter 1. Introduction to Ajax Chapter 2. Pre-Ajax JavaScript Communications Techniques Chapter 3. XMLHttpRequest Object Chapter 4. Data Formats Part II: Applied Ajax Chapter 5. Developing an Ajax Library Chapter 6. Networking Considerations Chapter 7. Security Concerns Chapter 8. User Interface Design for Ajax Chapter 9. Site and Application Architecture with Ajax Part III: Advanced Topics Chapter 10. Web Services and Beyond Part IV: Appendixes Appendix A. JavaScript Quick Reference Appendix B. HTTP 1.1 Reference Appendix C. AjaxTCR Library Reference Index