In this chapter, we will cover the basics of Ext and what it can do for us. If you're accustom to the standard web development, then you'll be excited when you learn about the elegance in the architecture of Ext, just as I was. Unlike other JavaScript libraries, Ext handles the foundation for you, so with only a few lines of code, you can have a fully functional user interface.
In this chapter, we will cover:
- What Ext does and why you'll love using it
- How to get Ext and start using it in your web applications
- Using "adapters" to allow Ext to co-exist with other JavaScript libraries
- Taking advantage of AJAX technology
- Displaying Ext objects in your own language