Ajax
What is AJAX and how does it works
Jul 7th
What is Ajax?
Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technology that allows a web page to perform actions or update dynamically, without completely reloading. By using Ajax technology, a web site can be more responsive and interactive than a non-Ajax site. For instance, without Ajax, Google Maps might require you to click a link on the left side of the map and wait for the page to reload in order to scroll the map to the left. With Ajax, you can instead simply drag the map to scroll, and while there might be a small delay, it is a much shorter delay and less disruptive process than if you had to wait for the entire page to load. More >
Ajax in WordPress
Jul 7th
Because of its responsiveness, Ajax technology is being adopted by all sorts of web sites — and WordPress is no exception. Currently, the core of WordPress uses Ajax only in the administration screens. For instance, Ajax is used for instant updates when you are doing comment moderation, and when you are adding and deleting items from lists such as categories, blogroll, and posts; Ajax is also the technology behind the auto-save functionality on post and page editing screens. More >