Ajax : A Beginner's Guide

by Steven Holzner

Published 1 January 2008

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Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Learn how to use Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript 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 XMLHttpRequest objects and use JavaScript, 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

XML: A Beginner's Guide

by Steven Holzner

Published 14 February 2009

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Essential Skills--Made Easy!

Get started programming in XML right away with help from this hands-on tutorial. XML: A Beginner's Guide explains how to store data in and retrieve data from XML documents, format data with Cascading Style Sheets, display data in Web browsers, and use Java and JavaScript. The book covers the latest innovations in XML, including Ajax, XHTML, XPath 2.0, XSLT 2.0, and the new XQuery specification. Now it's easier than ever to learn how to create your own XML solutions!

Designed for Easy Learning:

Key Skills & Concepts--Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
Try This--Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills
Numerous screenshots--Examples that illustrate real-world results
Annotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

Struts

by Steven Holzner

Published 19 August 2004
Awaken your Java programming skills by learning to apply the Struts framework. Get a fresh approach to learning Struts with a book that gives you a hands-on approach and step-by-step examples that successfully illustrate each topic. Follow along and create Web and Struts applications. Master view, model, and controller creation, and learn the Struts HTML, bean, and logic tags. Type or download program-ready examples to build and deploy a wide range of Struts applications.