ASP.NET 2.0: Using AJAX

Essential AJAX for ASP.NET 2.0 provides an intensive introduction to Microsoft's ASP.NET AJAX framework (previously known as Atlas). By the end of the course, you will know exactly when and where to use AJAX, how to integrate it into both new and old applications, and even how to extend it to give you the exact functionally you need for your application.

Slides, lab activities and commentary all combine to show you not just how the technology works, but how to use it effectively. You will leave with a clear view of why the ASP.NET AJAX framework exists and what you can do with it. You will also learn all of the details required for designing and building robust applications that take maximum advantage of this exciting new framework.

Please note that this course is intended for experienced ASP.NET 2.0 developers. Experience with client-side JavaScript would be helpful, but is not required.

Audience

If you are an experienced ASP.NET developer and you're being asked to take your Web applications to the next level, this course is for you. You should already be familiar with ASP.NET's server-side control model, but you don't need to have much experience with client-side scripting with JavaScript as this class will give you plenty of experience doing just that. You do need, though, a strong grasp of general programming fundamentals and a willingness to ask questions during the lectures and experiment during the labs.

Prerequisites

This course assumes you have a strong programming background, a good understanding of the ASP.NET 2.0 framework, as well as a good grasp of client-side Web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Having experience with ASP.NET 2.0 assumes, of course, that you also have a grasp of either C# or VB.NET.

Course Outline

• Knowing why and when to use AJAX
• Using the UpdatePanel control to turn existing ASP.NET applications into AJAX-enabled applications
• Using the ASP.NET 2.0 AJAX Extensions to add more advanced UI features to your application
• Invoking Web service methods from client-side pages
• Bringing the server-side control model into the browser
• Replacing imperative script with declarative markup
• Writing object-oriented client-side script using the Microsoft AJAX Library
• Implementing custom client-side components
• Using the pre-built controls in the AJAX Control Toolkit
• Using data binding to transfer data from the server directly to your client-side page
• Creating bridges to external Web services
• Building gadgets for live.com