Ajax For Dummies

Ajax is short for "AsynchronousJavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest." Even if you weren't intimidated before, that tidbit isprobably enough to make you reach for the Excedrin. Just reach forAjax For Dummies instead. With screen shots, actual code andexplanations, and live Web sites where you can see Ajaxapplications doing their thing, it will have you using Ajax tocreate Web applications that look an act like desktop applicationsin no time. With Ajax, you can speed up and clean up your Webapplications. Shoppers at your online store can fill their cartswithout waiting for multiple page refreshes. Searchers on yoursites can get instant results on the same page. This guide takes you on a tour of how Ajax is used today,complete with examples of Ajax applications in action, such as anAjax-enabled Yahoo! search or an Ajax-based chat application. Thenit gives you basics on using JavaScript. After that you dive in andget info on: * Writing some Ajax, interactive mouseovers using Ajax, passingdata to the server with GET or POST, and more * Connecting to Google for a live search * Using free Ajax frameworks so you don't have to startfrom scratch, including Ajax Gold (written specifically for thisbook), AJAXLib, and grabbing XML with libXmlRequest * All kinds of Ajax techniques, such as using Ajax fordrag-and-drop operations, pop-up menus, downloading images behindthe scenes, and more * Using SACK (simple AJAX code kit), decoding XML with Sarissa,and creating visual effects with Rico * Handling XML int Ajax Applications * Working with cascading style sheets (CCS) in Ajax, includingsetting up the styles, displaying a menu, styling text, handlingcolors and backgrounds, and more * Working with Ajax and PHP Complete with a companion Web site, free Ajax frameworks, andsample code you can use, Ajax for Dummies is your friendlyguide to creating truly user-friendly Web sites! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.