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  • JavaScript and AJAX For Dummies

    About The File:
    File Format | PDF
    File Size | 7.55 MB
    Pages | 435
    Language | English
    Category | Programming Web
    Description:  Learn to use these powerful tools together and build Web sites that work
    If you want to build Web pages that offer real value to your site's visitors, JavaScript and AJAX are top tools for the job. Even if you're new to Web programming, this book helps you create sites any designer will admire. With easy-to-understand steps and an emphasis on free tools, you'll be able to jump right into building a site using the same techniques as the pros.
    Down to basics — learn your way around JavaScript and choose an editor and test browser
    Manage complexity — use functions, arrays, and objects to create more sophisticated programs
    Page magic — discover how to control what happens on your pages, animate objects, and put pages in motion
    Get beautiful — Use the jQuery User Interface library to add sliders, tabbed interfaces, and custom dialogs to a site
    Come clean with AJAX — build AJAX requests into your programs, use jQuery, and work with AJAX data

    Open the book and find:
    How to choose a test browser
    How to discuss string concatenation with a straight face
    Tips for debugging your code
    How to add useful information to a dropdown list
    Why AJAX connections should be asynchronous
    The exciting possibilities of the jQuery library
    How to use the Aptana editor
    Online resources for JavaScript programmers
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