Facebook Cookbook is a practical guide for web developers who want to build scalable, standout applications on the Facebook Platform. Using clear, recipe-based examples, it explains how to design, build, and deploy applications that can handle rapid user growth while taking advantage of Facebook’s newer profile design and integration points. The book covers user interface design, platform-specific versions of HTML, JavaScript, and SQL, and strategies for managing hosting and deployment costs. It also offers proven techniques for attracting and targeting large, defined user groups in a highly competitive marketplace. Overall, it helps developers move from simple web apps to Facebook applications with the potential to reach millions of users.