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The Definitive Guide to HTML5
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The Definitive Guide to HTML5

by Adam Freeman
December 2011
Beginner to intermediate
1080 pages
23h 42m
English
Apress
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C H A P T E R  33

Using Ajax—Part II

In this chapter, I will continue describing how Ajax works, showing you how to send data to the client. Sending forms and files are two common uses for Ajax, which allow web applications to create a richer experience for the user. I'll also show you how to monitor progress as you send data to the server and how to deal with different response formats sent back by the server in response to an Ajax request. Table 33-1 provides the summary for this chapter. The first three listings set up the server and HTML document used in the other examples.

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Getting Ready to Send Data to the Server

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