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Whether you're unlocking the potential of web development with Ajax or mastering tools for productivity with Zoho, Holzner's books offer the ultimate blend of simplicity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Holzner's work is renowned for its clarity and effectiveness, making him a beloved guide in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Explore his books to enhance your understanding and proficiency in the digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ajax-for-dummies-by-steve-holzner-9780471785972","title":"Ajax For Dummies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAjax is short for “Asynchronous JavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest.”\u003c\/b\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you weren’t intimidated before, that tidbit is probably enough to make you reach for the Excedrin. Just reach for \u003ci\u003eAjax For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e instead. With screen shots, actual code and explanations, and live Web sites where you can see Ajax applications doing their thing, it will have you using Ajax to create Web applications that look and act like desktop applications in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Ajax, you can speed up and clean up your Web applications. Shoppers at your online store can fill their carts without waiting for multiple page refreshes. Searchers on your sites can get instant results on the same page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide takes you on a tour of how Ajax is used today, complete with examples of Ajax applications in action, such as an Ajax-enabled Yahoo! search or an Ajax-based chat application. Then it gives you basics on using JavaScript. 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Known as \"cloud\" computing because it's totally Web-based, Zoho provides 18 different applications to help you write documents, create spreadsheets, send e-mail, and much more. People love it, but what it \u003ci\u003edoesn't\u003c\/i\u003e offer are extensive help files, so that's where this practical book comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZoho For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to use Zoho's most widely used applications, including Zoho Writer, Zoho Notebook, Zoho Show, Zoho Sheet, Zoho DB, Zoho Mail, Zoho Planner, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Projects. 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