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AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) is a technique for updating a web page without reloading the entire page. Here's a brief overview:

What is AJAX?

AJAX is a combination of:

1. JavaScript: used to send and receive data from the server
2. XML (or other data formats like JSON): used to exchange data between the client and server
3. HTTP requests: used to send requests to the server and receive responses

How does AJAX work?

Here's a high-level overview of the process:

1. JavaScript code: sends an HTTP request to the server using the XMLHttpRequest object (or the fetch API in modern browsers)
2. Server-side processing: the server processes the request and returns a response in a format like XML or JSON
3. JavaScript code: receives the response and updates the web page dynamically, without reloading the entire page

Benefits of AJAX

1. Improved user experience: pages can be updated dynamically, without requiring a full page reload
2. Faster page loading: only the necessary data is transferred, reducing the amount of data sent over the network
3. Enhanced interactivity: users can interact with the page without waiting for a full page reload

Common use cases for AJAX

1. Dynamic form validation: validate form data without reloading the page
2. Real-time updates: update a page in real-time, without requiring a full page reload
3. Asynchronous data loading: load data in the background, without blocking the user interface

AJAX examples

1. Google Maps: uses AJAX to load map data and update the map dynamically
2. Facebook: uses AJAX to load new content and update the page dynamically
3. Online banking: uses AJAX to update account balances and transaction history in real-time

AJAX libraries and frameworks

1. jQuery: a popular JavaScript library that provides a simple way to work with AJAX
2. XMLHttpRequest: a built-in JavaScript object that allows you to send and receive data from the server
3. Fetch API: a modern JavaScript API that provides a simple way to send and receive data from the server