What skills should I have before trying to learn AJAX? I know HTML, CSS, and some javascript --even though I may have to refresh my memory on this. Should I read both the beginning and professional guide of Javascript before diving into AJAX, or is only having a general concept enough? I am also looking forward to learning ASP.net 2.0. Should I learn ajax before or after asp.net 2.0? Thanks for your help.

You can tinker with and copy and modify some simple Ajax with the skills you've got. The right book to give that a try with is Beginning Ajax:
http://www.wrox.com/WileyCDA/WroxTit...470106751.html

But really, Ajax is tricky. Done poorly, it can lead to bad consequences. I'd really encourage you to get good with JavaScript, especially debugging, before you really try Ajax. Plus, for most of your more interesting Ajax, you are going to need to be good with a server-side language too, ASP.NET in your case.

There's so much you can do with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ASP.NET if you get good at them. Don't rush into Ajax before you have too.

Jim Minatel
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Wiley Technology Publishing
WROX Press
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