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    Web Application Architecture
    • Web Application Architecture

      Principles, Protocols and Practices - Second Edition

      • 448 Seiten
      • 16 Lesestunden

      This revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive examination of Web application development principles and concepts. Authored by respected experts, it covers a range of new technologies while providing in-depth insights into core topics. The book is organized into three sections: the foundational HTTP protocol, markup languages (HTML, XML, CSS), and a survey of emerging technologies. It begins with a detailed history of Web applications, then transitions to core Internet protocols, Web browsers, development trends, and more. New topics include application primers, Ruby on Rails, SOAP, XPath, and P3P. The text explores the evolution of HTTP, the fundamentals of HTML and XML languages, and the operation of Web servers, including their functionality, configuration, and security. It also discusses processing flow in Web browsers and the nature of active browser pages. Additionally, the book addresses future trends in Web application frameworks. This essential resource is ideal for anyone involved in designing or debugging complex systems, facilitating the understanding of new application programming interfaces in a rapidly evolving Internet landscape.

      Web Application Architecture2009