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

About the Author

Joydip Kanjilal is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in ASP.NET since 2007. He has more than 12 years of industry experience in IT, with more than 6 years in Microsoft .NET and its related technologies. He has authored many articles for some of the most reputable sites, such as www.asptoday.com, www.devx.com, www.aspalliance.com, www.aspnetpro.com, www.sql-server-performance.com, www.sswug.com, and so on. A lot of these articles have been selected at www.asp.net--Microsoft’s official site on ASP.NET. Joydip was also a community credit winner at www.community-credit.com a number of times. He is currently working as a Lead Architect at a reputable company in Hyderabad, India. He has years of experience in designing and architecting solutions for various domains. His technical strengths include C, C++, VC++, Java, C#, Microsoft .NET, Ajax, Design Patterns, SQL Server, Operating Systems, and Computer Architecture. Joydip blogs at http://aspadvice.com/blogs/joydip and spends most of his time reading books, blogging, and writing books and articles. His hobbies include watching cricket and soccer and playing chess.

Sriram Putrevu has an MCA (Master of Computer Applications) from Osmania University, India. He is currently working as a Lead Developer at a multinational company (MNC) in Hyderabad, India. Sriram specializes in the Microsoft .NET technologies and has been working with this technology for the last 5 and 1/2 years. He is also a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in .NET Framework 2.0 and Web Applications. Over the years, Sriram has gained vast experience in developing several high-scale applications across various domains in healthcare, supply chain/logistics, EAI, and e-commerce. His current ambitions involve architecting and implementing next-generation .NET-based applications. When not at work, Sriram likes to spend time with family and friends. He is also very passionate about the sport cricket and keenly follows this game.