Our book uses small, to the point examples for each framework. We do this so users can understand the core concepts of each topic without having to wade through the extraneous details of a larger application.
Each example is focused on one or two core concepts which should illustrate how each framework should be used.
You should be able to work your way through the examples and decide which framework is best for your needs.
Ryan Asleson
Co-Author, Foundations of Ajax and Pro Ajax and Java
Lead Developer, Taconite framework (taconite.sf.net)
Ryan Asleson<br />Co-Author, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Ajax-Foundation-Ryan-Asleson/dp/1590595823/sr=1-1/qid=1158926537/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-7412154-2924860?ie=UTF8&s=books" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Foundations of Ajax</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ajax-Java-Frameworks/dp/1590596773/ref=sr_11_1/002-7412154-2924860?ie=UTF8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pro Ajax and Java Frameworks</a><br /><a href="http://taconite.sf.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Taconite</a> Lead Developer