Section 1. AJAX, ASP.NET, and Atlas

Section 1: AJAX, ASP.NET, and Atlas

AJAX Concepts 6

AJAX Implementations and Frameworks 9

Microsoft Atlas and AJAX 12

Rarely has software development seen a relatively old technology create such a stir and incite such enthusiasm as has AJAX. AJAX, which is a commonly adopted acronym that stands for Asynchronous JavaScript And XML, refers to a Web application development technique that enables highly interactive and desktop-like user experiences in Web applications.

AJAX is not a programming language and it is not a product. It is not even an application framework used for developing complex Web applications. AJAX is a conceptual collection of Web technologies that are increasingly being used together to enable ...

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