Ajax Basics

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Introduction

Acquire a solid foundation in AJAX's core concepts, understanding its role in revolutionizing web development through asynchronous data handling.

Dive into JavaScript and jQuery, learning how to create dynamic web pages and manage AJAX requests and responses.

Explore different response formats like JSON and XML, learn to parse them, and discover advanced techniques in AJAX.

Gain practical experience through hands-on exercises, and learn to optimize AJAX performance, handle errors, and apply real-world examples.

Syllabus

Introduction to AJAX

In this Introduction to AJAX module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML). You will learn about the history and evolution of AJAX, and how it revolutionised web development by enabling asynchronous data exchange between the client and server without the need to reload the entire page.

Intro to JavaScript and jQuery for AJAX

In this Introduction to JavaScript and jQuery for AJAX module, you will be introduced to the basics of JavaScript and jQuery, two powerful scripting languages that are widely used in web development. You will start by understanding the role of JavaScript in web development and how it enables dynamic and interactive web pages. You will learn about the syntax and structure of JavaScript, including variables, operators, functions, and control structures.

Understanding different types of response formats, including JSON and XML

In this module, you will explore the different types of response formats used in web development, including JSON and XML. You will start by understanding the purpose of response formats and their role in web applications. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different response formats, including JSON, XML, and others.