July 2008
Beginner
384 pages
7h 41m
English
Overview
In just a short time, you can learn how to use Ajax, JavaScript, and PHP to create interactive interfaces to your web applications by combining these powerful technologies.
No previous Ajax programming experience is required. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of Ajax programming with JavaScript, PHP, and related technologies from the ground up.
Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete Ajax programming starter kit that gives you all the programming tools, reference information, JavaScript libraries, and server software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production.
Learn how to…
Build better, more interactive interfaces for your web applications
Make JavaScript, HTML, XML, and PHP work together to create Ajax effects
Compile an Ajax application
Create and consume web services with SOAP and REST
Avoid common errors and troubleshoot programs
Use popular Ajax libraries to speed up and improve common programming tasks
On the CD
XAMPP for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux—an easy-to-install package to set up a PHP- and MySQL-enabled Apache server on your computer
The jEdit programming editor for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Prototype, Scriptaculous, Rico, and XOAD—popular JavaScript libraries for creating Ajax applications and effects
A complete Ajax, HTML, XML, and PHP tutorial reference library in searchable PDF format
Source code for the examples in the book
Phil Ballard is a software engineering consultant and developer specializing in website and intranet design and development for an international portfolio of clients. He has an honors degree from the University of Leeds, England, and has worked for several years in commercial and managerial roles in the high technology sector.
Michael Moncur is a freelance webmaster and author. He runs a network of websites and has written several bestselling books about web development, networking, certification programs, and databases.
Category: Web Development
Covers: Ajax, JavaScript and PHP
User Level: Beginning–Intermediate
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