Should I use XML or text, JavaScript, or HTML as a return type?
It depends. Clearly the ‘X’ in AJAX stands for XML, but several AJAX proponents are quick to point out that nothing in AJAX, per se, precludes using... Read more »
‘AJAX Interview Questions’ - KyaPoocha.com
What is the difference between proxied and proxyless calls?
Proxied calls are made through stub objects that mimic your PHP classes on the JavaScript side. E.g., the helloworld class from the Hello World example. Proxyless... Read more »
What JavaScript libraries and frameworks are available?
There are many libraries/frameworks out there (and many more emerging) that will help abstract such things as all the nasty browser differences. Three good libraries... Read more »
Do Ajax applications always deliver a better experience than traditional web applications?
Not necessarily. Ajax gives interaction designers more flexibility. However, the more power we have, the more caution we must use in exercising it. We must be careful... Read more »
Do I really need to learn JavaScript?
Basically yes if you plan to develop new AJAX functionality for your web application. On the other hand, JSF components and component libraries can abstract the... Read more »
What do I need to know to create my own AJAX functionality?
If you plan not to reuse and existing AJAX component here are some of the things you will need to know. Plan to learn Dynamic HTML (DHTML), the technology that is... Read more »
Is it possible to set session variables from javascript?
It’s not possible to set any session variables directly from javascript as it is purely a client side technology. You can use AJAX though to asyncronously… Cannot... Read more »
Did Adaptive Path invent Ajax? Did Google? Did Adaptive Path help build Google’s Ajax applications?
Neither Adaptive Path nor Google invented Ajax. Google’s recent products are simply the highest-profile examples of Ajax applications. Adaptive Path was not... Read more »
Where should I start?
Assuming the framework you are using does not suffice your use cases and you would like to develop your own AJAX components or functionality I suggest you start... Read more »
Won’t my server-side framework provide me with AJAX?
You may be benefiting from AJAX already. Many existing Java based frameworks already have some level of AJAX interactions and new frameworks and component libraries... Read more »
Should I consider AJAX?
AJAX definitely has the buzz right now, but it might not be the right thing for you. AJAX is limited to the latest browsers, exposes browser compatibility issues,... Read more »
Who’s Using Ajax ?
Google is making a huge investment in developing the Ajax approach. All of the major products Google has introduced over the last year — Orkut, Gmail, the latest... Read more »
What’s AJAX?
AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a newly coined term for two powerful browser features that have been around for years, but were overlooked by many web... Read more »
How do I submit a form or a part of a form without a page refresh?
When creating a form make sure that the “form” element “onSubmit” attribute is set to a JavaScript function that returns false. You can... Read more »
Whats with the -alpha in the install instructions?
HTML_AJAX hasn’t had a stable release yet and the pear installer doesn’t install non stable packages by default unless you specify a version. Read more »