Bulletproof Ajax Brighton Workshop
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Through a series of lectures and practical examples you will learn the power of the XMLHttpRequest object and how it can be used to add advanced interactivity to your website. Using the “Hijax” concept, you will learn how to create highly flexible applications using the principle of progressive enhancement.
Who?
Jeremy Keith is the author of Bulletproof Ajax. A leading expert on the design challenges posed by Ajax, Jeremy is a much sought-after international speaker.
When?
The workshop will take place on Friday, January 25th, 2008 from 9:30am until 5:00pm.
Where?
28 Kensington Street is in the heart of Brighton's trendy North Laine, within easy walking distance from the train station. View a map
How much?
If you book before the end of this year, the workshop costs £345+VAT per person. After that, it will cost £395+VAT
Places are limited to keep the workshop nice and intimate.
Introducing the XMLHttpRequest Object
- What is
XMLHttpRequest? - Creating an instance
- Preparing your transmission
- Handling the response
- What you get back
Data Formats
- Working with XML and the DOM
- Working with HTML snippets and
innerHTML - Introduction to JSON
- Choosing the right data format
Ajax and Progressive Enhancement
- Introducing Hijax
- Unobtrusive JavaScript
- Planning your application
- Using Hijax to ensure graceful degradation
Design Challenges
- Providing a non-JavaScript fallback
- Providing visual feedback
- Life without the back button
Ajax and accessibility
- How screen readers work
- Reading generated content
Libraries and Frameworks
- The most popular libraries and frameworks
- The benefits and problems associated with libraries and frameworks
Examples used:
- Ajax contact form
- Ajax table sorting
- Ajax shopping cart
Client Worksheet