In just a short time, you can learn how to use Ajax, JavaScript, and PHP to create interactive interfaces to your web applications by combining these powerful technologies.

No previous Ajax programming experience is required. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of Ajax programming with JavaScript, PHP, and related technologies from the ground up.

Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete Ajax programming starter kit that gives you all the programming tools, reference information, JavaScript libraries, and server software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production.

Learn how to…

* Build better, more interactive interfaces for your web applications
* Make JavaScript, HTML, XML, and PHP work together to create Ajax effects
* Compile an Ajax application
* Create and consume web services with SOAP and REST
* Avoid common errors and troubleshoot programs
* Use popular Ajax libraries to speed up and improve common programming tasks