While there are many frameworks for AJAX applications, an understanding of what is going on under the covers will go a long way in evaluating what AJAX can and can't do for you. We'll look at methods for developing and debugging XMLHttpRequest, DOM and JSON solutions to help you get the most out of your AJAX framework.

Brian Sherwin is the Principal Member of SureWin Solutions, LLC, a consulting and training company focused on bringing companies back to making decisions on value, not a particular technology. Brian has been training developers in VB and C# since .NET was released into public beta in 2002. When he's not engaged with a client, he likes to play with his 5 kids, read, and watch Jack Bauer in "IDKFA" mode (cheat code in Doom).