Steven Holzner 
Ajax : A Beginner’s Guide 

Essential Skills—Made Easy!Learn how to use Ajax (Asynchronous Java Script and XML) to create Web applications that mirror the richness of desktop applications. Using easy-to-follow examples, Ajax: A Beginner’s Guide gets you started working with this cutting-edge collection of technologies in no time. Create XMLHttp Request objects and use Java Script, XML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, and more to build next-generation Web applications. You’ll also find out about a variety of free, pre-written Ajax frameworks you can use right away.Designed for Easy Learning:Key Skills & Concepts—Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert—Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This—Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills Annotated Syntax—Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated