Note 11 for Web Scripting

Watch & Read:

The article that started the AJAX Revolution

My XML File and using AJAX. Fill in the State using AJAX

W3schools XML, XSL, AJAX

AJAX is the marriage between JavaScript, CSS (or XSL) and XML

Well formed XML (XML that follows the rules)

You need to declare you are using XML
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?>

XML documents must have a root element
   (A container Element that appears only once that encapsulates all of the XML Elements)

XML elements must have a closing tag

XML elements names
   can not start
with a number or punctuation mark
   can not contain spaces
   can not start with the letters xml

XML tags are case sensitive

XML elements must be properly nested

XML attribute values must use quotes

Example: XML, XSL & Javascript Combined

Example of HTML that uses XML, CSS and Javascript

Terms you need to Lookup:

XML (eXtensible Markup Language), DTD (Document Type Definition) , Schema, XSL (XML Style Language)

Well formed

Review the following:

Wikipedia AJAX

AJAX HTML Controls

Homework:

 

Reminder: Post on the Discussion Board Section at least one URL of a Web Page that uses a Web script and describe how the script works.

Final Step:

Imagine that your mind is a DVD recorder / player and you can review this content anytime you want.  I want you to close your eyes and quickly review in your mind everything we covered in class. 

I also want you to review everything we covered before you go to bed because I want your mind to process this information while you sleep.  You don’t need to spend much time on this review, 5 minutes will be enough!