Programming Books

The Best AJAX Books

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   3 Rankings

   Ajax in Action

   by Dave Crane, Eric Pascarello, Darren James
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   3 Rankings

   Head Rush Ajax

   by Brett McLaughlin
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   1 Ranking

   JavaScript: The Definitive Guide

   by David Flanagan

   Provides a rapid and thorough exposition of the JavaScript programming language, as well as an in-depth reference section covering each JavaScript function, object, method, and even handler. Experienced programmers will quickly find the information they need to start writing JavaScript programs.
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   1 Ranking

   Ajax Hacks

   by Bruce Perry

   A smart collection of 80 insider tips and tricks, Ajax Hacks covers all of the technology's finer points. Want to build next-generation web applications today? This book can show you how.
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   1 Ranking

   ppk on JavaScript, 1/e

   by Peter-Paul Koch

   Whether you're an old-school scripter who needs to modernize your JavaScripting skills or a standards-aware Web developer who needs best practices and code examples, you'll welcome this guide from a JavaScript master.

   Other JavaScript books use example scripts that have little bearing on real-world Web development and are useful only in the c...