Sams teach yourself ASP.NET Ajax in 24 hours

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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 aswww.asptoday.com,www.devx.com,www.aspalliance.com, andwww.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. Part I Getting Started with AjaxHour 1 Getting Started with ASP.NET Ajax 3Hour 2 Understanding the ASP.NET Ajax Architecture 23Hour 3 Working with the XMLHttpRequest Object 37Hour 4 Understanding Client-Side Scripting 53Hour 5 Data Communication with the Server 69Hour 6 Working with the Microsoft Ajax Client Library 85Part II Working with AjaxHour 7 Using ASP.NET Ajax Server Extensions 103Hour 8 Working with the UpdatePanel and UpdateProgress Controls 117Hour 9 Working with the ScriptManager and Timer Controls 135Hour 10 Working with Ajax Control Toolkit--Part I 147Hour 11 Working with Ajax Control Toolkit--Part II 161Hour 12 Ajax and Web Parts 175Hour 13 ASP.NET Ajax Client Life Cycle Events 195Part III Advanced Concepts Hour 14 Working with Web Services Using Ajax 209Hour 15 Working with Authentication Service Using ASP.NET Ajax 221Hour 16 Working with Profile Service Using ASP.NET Ajax 235Hour 17 Extending the Microsoft Ajax Library 249Hour 18 Implementing Localization and Globalization Using ASP.NET Ajax 259Hour 19 Debugging and Tracing in ASP.NET Ajax 273Hour 20 The ASP.NET Ajax Futures CTP 285Part IV Using ASP.NET Ajax to Build a Sample e-Commerce ApplicationHour 21 Introducing e-Commerce and Designing an Application 299Hour 22 Setting Up the Application 317Hour 23 Searching and Shopping for the Products 343Hour 24 Generating and Managing Orders 375Index 393