Learn to use these powerful tools together and build Web sitesthat work
If you want to build Web pages that offer real value to yoursite’s visitors, Java Script and AJAX are top tools for the job.Even if you’re new to Web programming, this book helps you createsites any designer will admire. With easy-to-understand steps andan emphasis on free tools, you’ll be able to jump right intobuilding a site using the same techniques as the pros.
* Down to basics — learn your way around Java Script andchoose an editor and test browser
* Manage complexity — use functions, arrays, and objects tocreate more sophisticated programs
* Page magic — discover how to control what happens on yourpages, animate objects, and put pages in motion
* Get beautiful — Use the j Query User Interface library toadd sliders, tabbed interfaces, and custom dialogs to a site
* Come clean with AJAX — build AJAX requests into yourprograms, use j Query, 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 j Query library
* How to use the Aptana editor
* Online resources for Java Script programmers
Tabla de materias
Introduction.
Part I: Programming with Java Script.
Chapter 1: Taking the Web to the Next Level.
Chapter 2: Writing Your First Program.
Chapter 3: Changing Program Behavior with Conditions.
Chapter 4: Loops and Debugging.
Chapter 5: Functions, Arrays, and Objects.
Part II: Using Java Script to Enhance Your Pages.
Chapter 6: Talking to the Page.
Chapter 7: Getting Valid Input.
Chapter 8: Moving and Grooving.
Part III: Moving Up to AJAX.
Chapter 9: AJAX Essentials.
Chapter 10: Improving Java Script and AJAX with j Query.
Chapter 11: Animating j Query.
Chapter 12: Using the j Query User Interface Toolkit.
Chapter 13: Improving Usability with j Query.
Chapter 14: Working with AJAX Data.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Amazing j Query Plugins.
Chapter 16: Ten Great Resources.
Index.
Sobre el autor
Andy Harris is a lecturer in computer science at Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis. He was instrumental in developing the university’s certificate program in applied computer science and has taught courses in Web development as well as several programming languages.
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