Thread: What is Ajax

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX): it describes a new type of Web page design for the updating of certain data of a page without reloading the total of this page.

This design method based on combining existing technologies: HTML / CSS, Javascript / DOM, XML and HTTP requests.

For example, we can make LiveSearch (Live Search). That is to say, at the same time as you type keywords for search, one sees the results or suggestions list (without having to reload a page). It is just one example, the applications of this type of design of a website are innumerable and mostly yet to be invented...

Among the applications using AJAX include Gmail, Windows Live...

Specifically, a Javascript object (XMLHttpRequest object) can send an HTTP request (POST, GET ...) to the server and retrieve the result. The direct consequence is that one can overcome the reloading of a page to retrieve information from the server.

Today, all modern browsers allow you to use AJAX (Internet Explorer versions 5 and higher, Mozilla Firefox ...).

@itsmemad
Thanks for info. Now I understand.
Yes . Usually when i watch score board for cricket matches the page is
refreshed automatically.
but not sure about Ispy. will confirm later.
Thanks again.
Update : 0956AM
Opened Ispy , and stayed on.
refreshed automatically after my post .
Browser "Google Chrome"

Nice to know

AJAX has become quite popular these days....
Live scorecards, chat rooms.... all are AJAX based......

It's only going to be implemented in more applications..... Something to watch out for.....

great explaination about Ajax, thanks buddy.

AJAX = Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.

AJAX is not a new programming language, but a new way to use existing standards.

AJAX is the art of exchanging data with a server, and update parts of a web page - without reloading the whole page.

Originally Posted by carmelmonteverdeinn

AJAX = Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.

AJAX is not a new programming language, but a new way to use existing standards.

AJAX is the art of exchanging data with a server, and update parts of a web page - without reloading the whole page.

ok maybe and thats why, on gmail i see that reload a frame,, is that an ajax applied over there??

Ajax (pronounced ayax) is a famous football club in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Now i only know that what so amazing from ajax because i have hear most of the time on this world but no idea what is it. Finally got the explanation here. Thank

This is really great information.Thanks

Hi..AJAX is defined as “Asynchronous JavaScript and XML”.

• Ajax isn’t something that you can download
• It is not a technology, not a product, not a language
• It’s an approach — a way of thinking about the architecture of web applications using certain technologies.
• Ajax is a set of technologies being used together in a particular way.

• Asynchronous: The client program communicates with the server asynchronously; that is, it talks to the server when it needs to read or write data, and it doesn't have to wait for the user to click on a link to do it.
• JavaScript: The client program isn't content-specified through markup. It's a program written in a client-side language such as JavaScript.
• XML: The client and the server communicate through some kind of structured protocol, such as XML.

I am glad to read it..learning more...thanx.

The full form of Ajax is Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It is used for programming for making most robust programming for Website and web applications. It is the technique to create fast and dynamic web pages. Ajax includes Javaxcript, DHTML, XML and CSS.

The full form of Ajax is Asynchronous Javascript And XML. It is not a programming language.It is a technique for creating dynamic web page.