Grasp the fundamentals of web applicationdevelopment by building a simple database-backed app from scratch, using HTML,JavaScript, and other open source tools. Through hands-on tutorials, thispractical guide shows inexperienced web app developers how to create a userinterface, write a server, build client-server communication, and use acloud-based service to deploy the application.
Each chapter includes practice problems, full examples, and mental models ofthe development workflow. Ideal for a college-level course, this book helps youget started with web app development by providing you with a solid grounding inthe process.
•Set up a basic workflow with a text editor, version control system, and web browser •Structure a user interface with HTML, and include styles with CSS •Use JQuery and JavaScript to add interactivity to your application •Link the client to the server with AJAX, JavaScript objects, and JSON •Learn the basics of server-side programming with Node.js •Store data outside your application with Redis and MongoDB •Share your application by uploading it to the cloud with CloudFoundry •Get basic tips for writing maintainable code on both client and server