Summary of Web Enabled Commercial Application Development by Ivan Bayross

Summary of "Web Enabled Commercial Application Development using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Perl, CGI" by Ivan Bayross 

Main topic or theme of the book 

"Web Enabled Commercial Application Development" is a comprehensive guide to web application development using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Perl, and CGI. 

Key ideas or arguments presented 

The book covers a wide range of topics related to web application development, from basic HTML and CSS to advanced topics like Perl scripts and managing sessions. 

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Chapter titles or main sections of the book with a paragraph on each 

Introduction to Web: Overview of the web and its components, including web servers and clients. 

Introduction to HTML: Covers the basics of HTML, including tags, attributes, and formatting. 

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS): Covers the basics of CSS, including selectors, properties, and values. 

Dynamic HTML (DHTML): Covers the basics of DHTML, including using JavaScript to manipulate the DOM. 

Introduction to JavaScript: Covers the basics of JavaScript, including variables, operators, and control structures. 

Introduction to Perl: Covers the basics of Perl, including variables, operators, and control structures. 

Introduction to CGI: Covers the basics of CGI, including writing CGI scripts in Perl. 

Key takeaways or conclusions 

The book provides a comprehensive guide to web application development using a variety of technologies. 

Both beginners and experienced developers will find the book useful. 

The examples and exercises help reinforce the concepts covered in each chapter. 

Author's background and qualifications 

Ivan Bayross is a software developer and author with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has written several books on web application development and programming. 

Comparison to other books on the same subject 

"Web Enabled Commercial Application Development" is comparable to other popular books on web development, such as "JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" by Jon Duckett. 

Target audience or intended readership 

The book is intended for anyone interested in learning web application development using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Perl, and CGI. 

Reception or critical response to the book 

The book has received positive reviews for its comprehensive coverage of web application development using multiple technologies. 

Publisher and First Published Date 

The book was published by BPB Publications in 2002. 

Recommendations [JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development by Jon Duckett] 

"JavaScript and jQuery: Interactive Front-End Web Development" is another comprehensive guide to web development that covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. It is a great resource for anyone interested in front-end web development. 

The book's biggest takeaway and point in a singular sentence 

"Web Enabled Commercial Application Development" provides a comprehensive guide to web application development using HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, Perl, and CGI, suitable for both beginners and experienced developers.