What is ajax?

[subodh]

This terms now a days lot repeating web site programming. I can't understand it properly. Can anyone please tell me that what is ajax? And what it's uses in website development.

[kingjacob]

Its using javascript and other client side languages for site functionality instead of accessing a database with php. The most common example is expandable "tables" or how you see the number increase instantly when you digg something.

[1mak]

i am not an expert but a noob in programming.

what i have heard is that it allowes the server to communicate (eg load something on your page) without refreshing the page.


but i dont know exactly.

[RovingCalypso]

Simply put, Ajax bring the web applications one step closer to your, say, windows applications. Drag and drop, instant changes, no refreshes. (gmail and google talk integrated into that).

[MarkDp]

I think ajax makes the webpages more responsive. By not reloading the webpages every time you click it also speeds up whatever you are doing.

[kingjacob]

For an example of ajax, click here thats FAQ at adgridwork, how the answer appears when you click the question is ajax.

[SSJJ]

www dot ajaxinfo dot com / default~viewart~5 dot htm

Please visit this URL
Hope this helps

[joshua]

Ajax is not a new language but a combination of Javascript and XML.It basically allows the server to communicate with the browser without refreshing the page.
Ajax is a major base for web 2.0