This book is written for PHP developers who want to learn how to use PHP,j#097;vascript, MySQL, and jQuery to implement Web 2.0 applications, are lookingfor a step-by-step, example-driven AJAX tutorial, want to learn advanced AJAXcoding patterns and techniques, and want to be able to assess the security and SEOimplications of their code.In AJAX and PHP: Building Modern Web Applications โ Second Edition, we take apragmatic and safe approach by teaching relevant patterns and best practices that wethink any web developer will need sooner or later. We teach you how to avoid thecommon pitfalls, how to write efficient AJAX code, and how to achieve functionalitythat is easy to integrate into current and future web applications, without requiringyou to rebuild the whole solution around AJAX. Youll be able to use the knowledgeyou learn from this book right away, in your PHP web applications.Contents:Chapter 1: The World of AJAX and PHPChapter 2: j#097;vascript and the AJAX ClientChapter 3: Object Oriented j#097;vascriptChapter 4: Using PHP and MySQL on the ServerChapter 5: AJAX Form ValidationChapter 6: Debugging and Profiling AJAX ApplicationsChapter 7: Advanced Patterns and TechniquesChapter 8: AJAX Chat with jQueryChapter 9: AJAX GridAppendix: Preparing Your Working Environment