This is a practical tutorial following the use of RichFaces in a sample application. It includes many examples of the creation and customization of different AJAX components. This book targets Java Developers who want to enhance their JSF applications by adding AJAX, but without having to use JavaScript. If you want to learn how to use the wide set of AJAX components that you find in the RichFaces framework, this book is for you. You are expected to have basic knowledge of JSF, but no previous experience with AJAX is necessary.