Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started 7

Chapter 1: Ajax 101 9

Chapter 2: It’s All About JavaScript 21

Part II: Programming in Ajax 73

Chapter 3: Getting to Know Ajax 75

Chapter 4: Ajax in Depth 113

Part III: Ajax Frameworks 151

Chapter 5: Introducing Ajax Frameworks 153

Chapter 6: More Powerful Ajax Frameworks 181

Chapter 7: Server-Side Ajax Frameworks 213

Part IV: In-Depth Ajax Power 235

Chapter 8: Handling XML int Ajax Applications 237

Chapter 9: Working with Cascading Style Sheets in Ajax Applications 269

Chapter 10: Working with Ajax and PHP 297

Part V: The Part of Tens 323

Chapter 11: Ten Ajax Design Issues You Should Know About 325

Chapter 12: Ten Super-Useful Ajax Resources 331

Index 337

About the Author

Steve Holzner is the award-winning author of nearly 100 computer books. His books have sold more than 2 million copies and have been translated into 18 languages around the world. He specializes in online topics, especially Ajax, and he has long done commercial Ajax programming.

Reviews

"...done a great job of explaining the various technologies behind Ajax...." (Practical Web Design, June 2006) "...surprisingly good book..." (Computer Shoppers, June 2006)