AJAX (the technique)

AJAX, or Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a web development technique that allows web pages to update content without needing to reload the whole page. It enables smoother interactions by sending and receiving small amounts of data from the server in the background. For example, when you look at new messages in an inbox without refreshing the page, that’s AJAX at work. This improves user experience by making websites faster and more responsive, allowing for dynamic content updates, like live scores or search suggestions, enhancing overall interactivity.