Dojo is javaScript toolkit for web programmers which is very easy to pickup. FriendsOfEd Getting started with Dojo by Kyle D. Hayes with Peter Higgins introduces the foundational concepts of using Dojo javaScript toolkit in order to increase efficiency in deleopment of modern interactive websites with the use of DOM manipulation, Ajax, animations, effects, and widgets. This book has been written to empower web programmers and web designers to use JavaScript functionality without having to know care on complexities of coding javascript for cross-browser compatibility, tedious methods for DOM manipulation, event handling, Ajax calls, and application user interface elements.

• Understand why using Dojo is recommended over plain javascript.
• Examine Dojo’s Core functions that empower the developer to focus on efficient, easy-to-maintain solutions.
• Utilize Dojo’s powerful event management and handling features to easily execute functions from user and program interaction.
• Create rich user experiences with the powerful and easy-to-use utilities Dojo provides for animation.
• Implement and use the large selection of Dojo’s premade, well-constructed, and skinnable widgets in a website or application.
• Bring third-party dynamic data and content into your website or application using Dojo’s robust tools for easy Ajax implementation and handling.

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