Chapter 14. AJAX BASICS
Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) helps create web pages that act like desktop applications. By combining DHTML with the ability to download and display information from a webserver while a user is still interacting with a web page, Ajax puts an end to the old submit-and-wait cycle common to most interactive websites.
If you've used Google Maps (http://maps.google.com), you've seen Ajax in action. There are also Ajax versions of word processors, spreadsheets, and other common applications. Like DHTML, Ajax is a complex topic and is the focus of a number of books. However, with the JavaScript you've learned so far, and a few other details, you will be well on your way to becoming a master of Ajax.
This chapter introduces ...
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