AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a new approach for developing web applications. It essentially permits users to interact with a Webpage without forcing a slow & tedious reload of the entire page after every action. This means web applications become more responsive, easier to use, and more intuitive. Build Your Own Ajax Web Applications uses a step-by-step tutorial format that's so easy to follow, you'll be able to build sophisticated and intuitive Ajax web interfaces in no time! Read this book, and you'll:

• Get an overview of the basic technologies you'll need to use to build Ajax applications.

• Understand the XMLHttpRequest object, the core of Ajax applications.

• Build a cross-browser XMLHttpRequest wrapper that you can use in all of your Ajax projects.

• Build an Ajax application monitor that works in real time.

• Learn how to use Ajax without breaking older browsers or causing accessibility issues.

• Get your Ajax application working with screen readers.

• Use dynamic animations to improve usability.

• Build edit-in-place functionality.

• Create an Ajax search application that pulls data from Amazon, del.icio.us, and Google.

• Fix the "Back button" problem.

• Use JSON, YAML, and XML to communicate with the server.

• Build an Ajax drag 'n' drop chess game.

• And a whole lot more!

Throughout the text, the author stresses usability, accessibility, and graceful degradation for older, less-capable web browsers.

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