Create fast and dynamic web pages using AJAX

Learn Ajax to create interactive web application. This chapter will help you to learn Ajax technologies, action, security, examples, etc. You will also be able to learn Ajax examples with other technologies such as XML and PHP.

AJAX Technologies


AJAX cannot work independently. It is used in combination with other technologies to create interactive webpages.


JavaScript

  • Loosely typed scripting language.
  • JavaScript function is called when an event occurs in a page.
  • Glue for the whole AJAX operation.

DOM

  • API for accessing and manipulating structured documents.
  • Represents the structure of XML and HTML documents.

CSS

  • Allows for a clear separation of the presentation style from the content and may be changed programmatically by JavaScript.

XMLHttpRequest

  • JavaScript object that performs asynchronous interaction with the server.