{"product_id":"ajax-for-dummies-9780471785972","title":"Ajax for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eAjax is short for \"Asynchronous JavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you weren't intimidated before, that tidbit is probably enough to make you reach for the Excedrin. Just reach for \u003ci\u003eAjax For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e instead. With screen shots, actual code and explanations, and live Web sites where you can see Ajax applications doing their thing, it will have you using Ajax to create Web applications that look an act like desktop applications in no time. With Ajax, you can speed up and clean up your Web applications. Shoppers at your online store can fill their carts without waiting for multiple page refreshes. Searchers on your sites can get instant results on the same page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis guide takes you on a tour of how Ajax is used today, complete with examples of Ajax applications in action, such as an Ajax-enabled Yahoo! search or an Ajax-based chat application. Then it gives you basics on using JavaScript. After that you dive in and get info on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting some Ajax, interactive mouseovers using Ajax, passing data to the server with GET or POST, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnecting to Google for a live search\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing free Ajax frameworks so you don't have to start from scratch, including Ajax Gold (written specifically for this book), AJAXLib, and grabbing XML with libXmlRequest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll kinds of Ajax techniques, such as using Ajax for drag-and-drop operations, pop-up menus, downloading images behind the scenes, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing SACK (simple AJAX code kit), decoding XML with Sarissa, and creating visual effects with Rico\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandling XML int Ajax Applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with cascading style sheets (CCS) in Ajax, including setting up the styles, displaying a menu, styling text, handling colors and backgrounds, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with Ajax and PHP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete with a companion Web site, free Ajax frameworks, and sample code you can use, \u003ci\u003eAjax for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your friendly guide to creating truly user-friendly Web sites!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: \u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Holzner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.26w x 0.83d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780471785972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Holzner\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44214147154035,"sku":"9.78047E+12","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_2c96501a-9e58-4029-ae60-9981acb44c21.jpg?v=1767707616","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/ajax-for-dummies-9780471785972","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}