Accelerated DOM Scripting with Ajax, APIs, and Libraries

by Aaron Gustafson

If you're a web developer with previous JavaScript and DOM scripting experience, Pro DOM Scripting with Ajax, APIs, and Libraries is perfect for you to take your knowledge up to the next level. It provides a thorough walkthrough of all the fundamentals needed to build effective dynamic web applications.The first part of the book focuses on methodology and technologies for rapid development with JavaScript, including OOP and events, but also Ajax frameworks and JavaScript libraries. The second part includes three complete projects for you to learn form validation, mashups, and UI design.

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 26, 2007

About the author

Aaron has nearly 15 years experience on the web and, in that time, has cultivated a love of web standards and an in-depth knowledge of website strategy and architec­ture, interface design, and numerous languages (including XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP). He co-founded Retreats 4 Geeks, an intimate technology training series, and is Group Manager of the Web Standards Project (WaSP) where he has spearheaded both Web Standards Sherpa and a small business outreach effort. He wrote the JavaScript library eCSStender, serves as Technical Editor for A List Apart, is a contributing writer for .net Magazine, and has filled a small library with his technical writing and editing credits.. His latest book is Adaptive Web Design: Crafting Rich Experiences with Progressive Enhancement.