Web Application Architecture

The book provides an in-depth examination of the core concepts and general principles of web application development, using examples from specific technologies. This conceptual knowledge is critical when designing, developing and debugging complex systems, and makes it easier to learn the new application programming interfaces (APIs) that arise in the rapidly changing Internet environment. The companion web site for the book is located at www.webappbuilders.com.The text is organized into the following sections: Core Internet protocolsThe HTTP protocol as a foundation for web applicationsDiscussion of markup languages such as HTML, CSS, and XMLServer and browser architectureApplication design case studies using JavaEE/Struts and Ruby on RailsSurvey of emerging technologiesThe second edition of the book has been updated with enhanced coverage of: XML applications including XSLT, XSL-FO, and XPathXML-compliant HTML including XHTML and XHTML MPWeb Services protocols including SOAP and RESTPlatform for Privacy Preferences (P3P)Security and encryptionXML and RDF query languagesCloud computing, collaborative online services, and Web 2.0and new chapters on: JavaScript, Dynamic HTML (DHTML), and AJAXRapid application development using Ruby on RailsSearch technology including Search Engine Optimization