Introducing Microsoft ASP.NET Ajax

Description

Get a jump on using the new framework for developing AJAX-enabled ASP.NET applications - with insights from a noted authority on ASP.NET. This reference covers the February 2007 release of ASP.NET AJAX Extensions 1.0. It delivers practical instruction and extensive code samples to help you create state-of-the-art applications with the latest Web development tools.

Discover how to:

* Understand the "AJAX lifestyle” fundamentals for creating interactive, responsive applications
* Use the Microsoft AJAX Library to support object-oriented JavaScript programming
* Access rich, sophisticated controls from the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit
* Apply extenders to add new client-side behavior to existing ASP.NET controls
* Implement partial page rendering without client-side programming
* Use ASP.NET built-in authentication and profile services from JavaScript

* Create server-side services that can be invoked from JavaScript

Companion Web site includes:

* Microsoft Visual C# and JavaScript code samples
* Book updates covering the latest ASP.NET AJAX releases

CONTENTS:

Part 1: ASP.NET AJAX Building Blocks

Chapter 1: The AJAX Revolution

Chapter 2: The Microsoft Client Library For AJAX

Part 2: Adding AJAX Capabilities To A Site

Chapter 3: The Pulsing Heart Of ASP.NET AJAX

Chapter 4: Partial Page Rendering

Chapter 5: The AJAX Control Toolkit

Part 3: Client Centric Development

Chapter 6: Built-In Application Services

Chapter 7: Remote Method Calls With ASP.NET AJAX

Chapter 8: Building AJAX Applications With ASP.NET AJAX