Learning Ext JS 3.2 : build dynamic, desktop-style user interfaces for your data-driven web applications using Ext JS

Формат файла: [PDF]As more and more of our work is done through a web browser, and more businesses build web rather than desktop applications, users want web applications that look and feel like desktop applications. Ext JS is a j#097;vascript library that makes it (relatively) easy to create desktop-style user interfaces in a web application, including multiple windows, toolbars, drop-down menus, dialog boxes, and much more. Yet, most web developers fail to use this amazing library to its full power.This book covers all of the major features of the Ext framework using interactive code and clear explanation coupled with loads of screenshots. Learning Ext JS will help you create rich, dynamic, and AJAX-enabled web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users.From the building blocks of the application layout, to complex dynamic Grids and Forms, this book will guide you through the basics of using Ext JS, giving you the knowledge required to create rich user experiences beyond typical web interfaces. It will provide you with the tools you need to use AJAX, by consuming server-side data directly into the many interfaces of the Ext JS component library. You will also learn how to use all of the Ext JS widgets and components smartly, through interactive examples.By using a series of straightforward examples backed by screenshots, Learning Ext JS 3.2 will help you create web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users.An example-led guide to instantly create impressive, rich internet applications using the Ext JS frameworkWhat you will learn from this book :\* Create responsive forms\* Look at web applications from an entirely new perspective\* Learn to use the major UI components available in Ext JS\* Understand how external data can be consumed by Ext JS\* Query and process remote data into your application\* Build great-looking and friendly forms by using client and server-side field validation, form loading, submission, field customization, and layout techniques\* Use Layouts to bring all of the Ext JS pieces together\* Use Ext JS effects to manipulate the DOM in exciting ways\* Provide a consistent look and feel to your application using Components\* Change the visual style of Ext JS using theming support\* Create bar charts, linear charts, and pie charts using the chart widget to display information in a very simple way\* Find Custom Community Extensions to expand your applications\* Create your own custom library extensions

In Detail

As more and more of our work is done through a web browser, and more businesses build web rather than desktop applications, users want web applications that look and feel like desktop applications. Ext JS is a JavaScript library that makes it (relatively) easy to create desktop-style user interfaces in a web application, including multiple windows, toolbars, drop-down menus, dialog boxes, and much more. Yet, most web developers fail to use this amazing library to its full power.

This book covers all of the major features of the Ext framework using interactive code and clear explanation coupled with loads of screenshots. Learning Ext JS will help you create rich, dynamic, and AJAX-enabled web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users.

From the building blocks of the application layout, to complex dynamic Grids and Forms, this book will guide you through the basics of using Ext JS, giving you the knowledge required to create rich user experiences beyond typical web interfaces. It will provide you with the tools you need to use AJAX, by consuming server-side data directly into the many interfaces of the Ext JS component library. You will also learn how to use all of the Ext JS widgets and components smartly, through interactive examples.By using a series of straightforward examples backed by screenshots, Learning Ext JS 3.2 will help you create web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users.

An example-led guide to instantly create impressive, rich internet applications using the Ext JS framework

Approach

The book provides plenty of fun example code and screenshots to guide you through the creation of examples to assist with learning. By taking a chapter-by-chapter look at each major aspect of the Ext JS framework, the book lets you digest the available features in small, easily understandable chunks, allowing you to start using the library for your development needs immediately.

Who this book is for

This book is written for Web Application Developers who are familiar with HTML but may have little to no experience with JavaScript application development. If you are starting to build a new web application, or are re-vamping an existing web application, then this book is for you.

Build dynamic, desktop-style user interfaces for your data-driven web applications using Ext JS Learn to build consistent, attractive web interfaces with the framework components Integrate your existing data and web services with Ext JS data support Enhance your JavaScript skills by using Ext's DOM and AJAX helpers Extend Ext JS through custom components An interactive tutorial packed with loads of example code and illustrative screenshots In Detail As more and more of our work is done through a web browser, and more businesses build web rather than desktop applications, users want web applications that look and feel like desktop applications. Ext JS is a JavaScript library that makes it (relatively) easy to create desktop-style user interfaces in a web application, including multiple windows, toolbars, drop-down menus, dialog boxes, and much more. Yet, most web developers fail to use this amazing library to its full power. This book covers all of the major features of the Ext framework using interactive code and clear explanation coupled with loads of screenshots. Learning Ext JS will help you create rich, dynamic, and AJAX-enabled web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users. From the building blocks of the application layout, to complex dynamic Grids and Forms, this book will guide you through the basics of using Ext JS, giving you the knowledge required to create rich user experiences beyond typical web interfaces. It will provide you with the tools you need to use AJAX, by consuming server-side data directly into the many interfaces of the Ext JS component library. You will also learn how to use all of the Ext JS widgets and components smartly, through interactive examples.By using a series of straightforward examples backed by screenshots, Learning Ext JS 3.2 will help you create web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users. An example-led guide to instantly create impressive, rich internet applications using the Ext JS framework 'This is a practical hands-on book with clear instructions and lot of code examples. It takes a simple approach, guiding you through different architectural topics using realistic sample projects. A single project is implemented using different architectural styles to make the reader understand the details of each style. There are also many small independent code samples to explain design patterns, WCF, and localization. This book is for people familiar with the ASP.NET framework using either C# or VB.NET. You don't need to be an ASP.NET guru – the book is ideal for novice and intermediate developers. If reading about application architecture usually confuses you or sends you to sleep, then this book will be perfect for you! In short, any ASP.NET programmer who is confused or disoriented reading different books or materials on architectures wondering how and what to implement in their application, will definitely benefit from this book!' Ext JS is a JavaScript library that makes it (relatively) easy to create desktop-style user interfaces in a web application, including multiple windows, toolbars, drop-down menus, dialog boxes, and much more. This book covers all of the major features of the Ext framework using interactive code and clear explantion coupled with lots of screenshots. Learning Ext JS will help you create rich, dynamic, and AJAX-enabled web applications that look good and perform beyond the expectations of your users