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What is AJAX, really?

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I have to start using AJAX in a project and I don't know where to start. Can someone please help?

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Michael John Avatar asked Jun 05 '09 20:06

Michael John


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What is actual use of AJAX?

AJAX allows web pages to be updated asynchronously by exchanging data with a web server behind the scenes. This means that it is possible to update parts of a web page, without reloading the whole page.

Do websites still use AJAX?

With interactive websites and modern web standards, Ajax is performed using functions within JavaScript frameworks and the Fetch API Standard.

What is purpose of AJAX engine?

The Ajax engine or JavaScript interpreter enables the user to interact with the web application independent of HTTP transport to and from the server by rendering the interface and handling communications with the server on the user's behalf.

What means AJAX?

Ajax refers to JavaScript and XML, technologies that are widely used for creating dynamic and asynchronous web content. While Ajax is not limited to JavaScript and XML technologies, more often than not they are used together by web applications.


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Asynchronous JavaScript And Xml. A technique for achieving bi-directional, script-driven communications between Web browsers and servers via HTTP.

See also:

  • definition on Wikipedia
  • AJAX Introduction on w3schools
  • Ajax Workshop 1 on Ajax Lessons

Edit: As pointed out by Nosredna, JSON is often used in place of XML.

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Corey Sunwold Avatar answered Oct 04 '22 15:10

Corey Sunwold