Web Application Architecture: Principles, Protocols and Practices

Web Application Architecture: Principles, Protocols and Practices

In-depth examination of concepts and principles of Web application development <p>Completely revised and updated, this popular book returns with coverage on a range of new technologies. Authored by a highly respected duo, this edition provides an in-depth examination of the core concepts and general principles of Web application development. Packed with examples featuring specific technologies, this book is divided into three sections: HTTP protocol as a foundation for Web applications, markup languages (HTML, XML, and CSS), and survey of emerging technologies. After a detailed introduction to the history of Web applications, coverage segues to core Internet protocols, Web browsers, Web application development, trends and directions, and more.</p> <ul> <li>Includes new coverage on technologies such as application primers, Ruby on Rails, SOAP, XPath, P3P, and more</li> <li>Explores the fundamentals of HTTP and its evolution</li> <li>Looks at HTML and its roots as well as XML languages and applications</li> <li>Reviews the basic operation of Web Servers, their functionality, configuration, and security</li> <li>Discusses how to process flow in Web browsers and looks at active browser pages</li> <li>Addresses the trends and various directions that the future of Web application frameworks may be headed</li> </ul> <p>This book is essential reading for anyone who needs to design or debug complex systems, and it makes it easier to learn the new application programming interfaces that arise in a rapidly changing Internet environment.</p>