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Introducing Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, or AJAX. How it works, who uses it, and why you should learn it.
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AJAX stands for
Asynchronous JavaScript and XML.
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It sounds complicated, but
it doesn't have to be.
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In fact, as a concept, it's really simple.
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AJAX lets you update HTML
without loading a new webpage.
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If you've ever used Google Maps,
Gmail, Facebook, Twitter and yes,
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Treehouse, you've seen AJAX in action.
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When you first visit Google Maps, for
example, the entire page loads with a map,
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a search box, and
a few navigation buttons.
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If you type a location into the search
box, You don't get a new web page.
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