Programming the World Wide Web 4e

Now in the Fourth Edition, Programming the World Wide Web provides a comprehensive introduction to the tools and skills required for both client- and server-side programming, teaching students how to develop platform-independent sites using current Web development technology. Essential programming exercises are presented using a manageable progression: Students begin with a foundational XHTML Web site and employ new languages and technologies to add features as they are discussed in the course. Readers with previous experience programming with an object-oriented language are guided through concepts relating to client-side and server-side programming, including ASP.NET using C#, JavaScript®, Java® servlets, Ajax, JSP®, XHTML, XML, Perl®, PHP, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails.Client-side and server-side technologies are covered in two distinct sections, client-side in Chapters 2-7 and server-side in Chapters 8-16. Client-side technology is covered using HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript®, Java® applets, and XML. Server-side technology is covered using Perl®, Perl® and CGI, Java® servlets and JSP®, PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and Ajax. JavaScript® is introduced in Chapter 4 using students' knowledge of other programming languages to leverage the discussion. Building XHTML documents is presented in Chapter 6. Perl® is discussed in Chapters 8 and 9, Chapter 8 focusing on the characteristics and capabilities of Perl® as a general-purpose programming language, and Chapter 9 integrating the use of Perl® for CGI programming. Chapter 12 is a complete introduction to ASP.NET, beginning with a brief introduction to C# and continuing with discussions of ASP.NET controls and Web service construction with ASP.NET. Chapter 13 covers Web access to relational databases, including SQL and MySQL, and Web access to databases using Perl®, PHP, and Java® JDBC®. A brief, accessible Introduction to Java Appendix is included for C++ programmers, including coverage of Java® applets, servlets, JSP®, and JDBC®.