Sams teach yourself ASP.NET Ajax in 24 hours - Joydip Kanjilal

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you'll 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, you'll discover how to make the most of the Microsoft Ajax Library and Ajax Server Extensions. You'll 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

Joydip Kanjilal, honored by Microsoft as an ASP.NET MVP, writes frequently on ASP.NET and other .NET technologies for web sites such as www.asptoday.com, www.devx.com, www.aspalliance.com, and www.aspnetpro.com. He is currently lead architect for a consulting company based in Hyderabad, India. He has designed and architected solutions for various domains. Sriram Putrevu, lead developer for a consulting company in Hyderabad, specializes in Microsoft .NET technologies. He has extensive experience developing large-scale applications in healthcare, supply chain/logistics, EAI, and e-commerce.

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

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