AJAX (Automated JavaScript and XML)

AJAX, which stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a web development technique that allows websites to send and receive data without refreshing the entire page. This makes web applications faster and more interactive. For example, when you search for something online and receive suggestions as you type, that’s AJAX in action. It uses JavaScript to request information from the server in the background and then updates the webpage with new data seamlessly, enhancing user experience by providing real-time updates and reducing loading times. While XML was originally used for data, other formats like JSON are now more common.