AJAX in PerspectiveThe Benefits of AJAXAJAX Is a Real BreakthroughThe Continuous FeelThe User’s Experience and User InterfaceThe Downsides of AJAXComparing AJAX to Other Rich ClientsNot Ready for Miracles as YetContinuous ConnectionOne-Page ApplicationPatterns, Practices, and ServicesServices and Web ServicesREST vs. SOAPREST in ASP.NET AJAXQuick Tour of AJAX PatternsRevisiting ASP.NET Starter KitsThe Jobs Site Starter Kit at a GlanceOverview of JSSKSetting up for AJAXReducing Page FlickeringAdding the Script ManagerAdjusting the Log-in ProcessRefactoring the Log-in ProcessUsers RegistrationSearching for JobsPosting a ResumeControlling Menus and NavigationPeriodic Screen RefreshRefreshing on PostbackUsing Updatable PanelsUsing Server-Side ServicesUsing Server TimersUsing Client TimersApplying the Timeout PatternConclusion