JavaScript and Ajax for Dummies 1st Edition by Andy Harris ISBN 0470417994 9780470417997

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ISBN 10: 0470417994 
ISBN 13: 9780470417997
Author: Andy Harris

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

JavaScript & Ajax for Dummies 1st Table of contents:

• Getting Started with JavaScript

  • Introduction to JavaScript
  • Setting Up a JavaScript Development Environment
  • Your First JavaScript Program
  • Understanding Basic Syntax
  • Variables, Data Types, and Operators

• Controlling Program Flow

  • Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)
  • Loops (for, while, do-while)
  • Breaking and Continuing Loops
  • Using Functions and Methods

• Working with Objects in JavaScript

  • Introduction to Objects
  • Creating and Modifying Objects
  • Using Object Properties and Methods
  • Understanding Prototypes and Inheritance

• Functions in JavaScript

  • Declaring and Defining Functions
  • Parameters and Return Values
  • Function Expressions and Anonymous Functions
  • Scope and Closures in JavaScript

• Introduction to Ajax

  • What is Ajax?
  • The Role of JavaScript in Ajax
  • Creating Your First Ajax Request
  • Working with XMLHttpRequest
  • How Ajax Updates Web Pages Dynamically

• Making Your First Ajax Request

  • Sending GET and POST Requests
  • Handling the Response
  • Understanding the Response Format (XML, JSON)
  • Error Handling in Ajax

• Manipulating the DOM with JavaScript

  • Introduction to the Document Object Model (DOM)
  • Selecting and Modifying DOM Elements
  • Adding and Removing Elements
  • Responding to User Events (click, input, etc.)

• Enhancing Your Ajax Applications

  • Using JSON for Ajax Data
  • Handling Multiple Requests Simultaneously
  • Updating Parts of a Page Dynamically
  • Using Ajax with Forms

• Advanced JavaScript and Ajax Techniques

  • Ajax with JavaScript Frameworks (e.g., jQuery)
  • Working with JSONP for Cross-Domain Requests
  • Using WebSockets for Real-Time Communication
  • Creating RESTful APIs and Using Ajax to Consume Them

• Debugging and Testing JavaScript and Ajax

  • Common JavaScript Errors and How to Avoid Them
  • Using Browser Developer Tools for Debugging
  • Writing Unit Tests for JavaScript
  • Testing Ajax with Automated Tools

• Building Real-World Applications with JavaScript and Ajax

  • Building a Simple Ajax-based Web Application
  • Implementing Dynamic Content Updates
  • Handling User Authentication and Authorization
  • Error Handling and Providing Feedback to Users

• Optimizing Your JavaScript and Ajax Code

  • Improving Performance with JavaScript
  • Reducing Latency in Ajax Requests
  • Optimizing AJAX Requests for Mobile Devices
  • Best Practices for Writing Efficient JavaScript

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