Sams Teach Yourself ASP .Net Ajax In 24 Hours

DESCRIPTION

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, youll learn how to build advanced web sites and applications with ASP.NET Ajax--and upgrade existing pages to deliver more power and business value. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson equips you with sufficient information and guides you to mastery of Ajax in real-world applications.

One step at a time, youll discover how to make the most of the Microsoft Ajax Library and Ajax Server Extensions. Youll develop secure, reliable Web services and applications that solve real problems--including a complete sample e-commerce application.

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks.

Quizzes help you build and test your knowledge.

Notes, tips, and cautions point out shortcuts, solutions, and potential problems to avoid.

New terms are clearly defined and explained.

Learn how to

Incorporate ASP.NET Ajax into any new or existing web site or application
Use ASP.NET architecture, key concepts, and client-side scripting techniques
Design and build a complete e-commerce application
Use ASP.NET Ajax to create higher-performance web applications
Use all the key Ajax Server Extensions, including the Ajax Control Toolkit
Work with the ASP.NET Ajax authentication and profile services
Extend the Microsoft Ajax Library
Efficiently debug and trace ASP.NET Ajax code
Leverage the benefits of Ajax by implementing a sample application

Table of Contents

Part I Getting Started with Ajax


Hour 1 Getting Started with ASP.NET Ajax 3

Hour 2 Understanding the ASP.NET Ajax Architecture 23

Hour 3 Working with the XMLHttpRequest Object 37

Hour 4 Understanding Client-Side Scripting 53

Hour 5 Data Communication with the Server 69

Hour 6 Working with the Microsoft Ajax Client Library 85


Part II Working with Ajax


Hour 7 Using ASP.NET Ajax Server Extensions 103

Hour 8 Working with the UpdatePanel and UpdateProgress Controls 117

Hour 9 Working with the ScriptManager and Timer Controls 135

Hour 10 Working with Ajax Control Toolkit--Part I 147

Hour 11 Working with Ajax Control Toolkit--Part II 161

Hour 12 Ajax and Web Parts 175
Hour 13 ASP.NET Ajax Client Life Cycle Events 195


Part III Advanced Concepts


Hour 14 Working with Web Services Using Ajax 209
Hour 15 Working with Authentication Service Using ASP.NET Ajax 221
Hour 16 Working with Profile Service Using ASP.NET Ajax 235
Hour 17 Extending the Microsoft Ajax Library 249
Hour 18 Implementing Localization and Globalization Using ASP.NET Ajax 259
Hour 19 Debugging and Tracing in ASP.NET Ajax 273
Hour 20 The ASP.NET Ajax Futures CTP 285


Part IV Using ASP.NET Ajax to Build a Sample e-Commerce Application


Hour 21 Introducing e-Commerce and Designing an Application 299
Hour 22 Setting Up the Application 317
Hour 23 Searching and Shopping for the Products 343
Hour 24 Generating and Managing Orders 375
Index 393