Ajax, short for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a web development technique enabling interactive and responsive web applications. It allows for asynchronous data exchange, minimizing page reloads and enhancing user experience. The historical development of Ajax began with Microsoft's XMLHttpRequest in 1999, and its practical applications are evident in features like Google's autocomplete and social media infinite scrolling. Ajax is differentiated from jQuery, with the former being a technique and the latter a JavaScript library.
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Ajax is a collection of web development techniques that allow for asynchronous data exchange between a client's web browser and a server
Origin of Ajax
Ajax was first introduced in 1999 by Microsoft with the XMLHttpRequest object in Internet Explorer 5
Coining of the term "Ajax"
The term "Ajax" was coined in 2005 by Jesse James Garrett, leading to its widespread adoption
Ajax is built upon the XMLHttpRequest object, HTML/XHTML, CSS, DOM, and JavaScript to enable asynchronous communication with the server and dynamic content manipulation
Ajax is utilized in various applications such as GitHub's real-time repository star counts and social media's infinite scrolling feature
Minimizing server load
Ajax reduces server load by requesting small chunks of data instead of reloading the entire page
Instantaneous data validation and updates
Ajax allows for real-time data validation and updates, enhancing the user experience
As web technologies advance, Ajax continues to be a vital practice in creating dynamic and responsive web applications
jQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and Ajax operations
Ajax is the technique for server communication, while jQuery provides an accessible interface for implementing such communication and other JavaScript features
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______, an acronym for Asynchronous JavaScript and ______, involves web development methods for asynchronous data transfer between a browser and a server.
Ajax
XML
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Although initially ______ was used for data interchange, now ______ is favored for its lightness and compatibility with JavaScript.
XML
JSON
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Origin of XMLHttpRequest
Microsoft introduced XMLHttpRequest in IE5, 1999; enabled asynchronous data retrieval.
