javascript-ajax Flashcards
1
Q
What is AJAX?
A
Ajax is a technique for loading data into part of a page
without having to refresh the entire page.
2
Q
What does the AJAX acronym stand for?
A
it stands for Asynchronous Javascript and XML(eXtensible Markup Language)
3
Q
Which object is built into the browser for making HTTP requests in JavaScript?
A
XMLHttpRequest
4
Q
What event is fired by XMLHttpRequest objects when they are finished loading the data from the server?
A
load event
5
Q
Bonus Question: An XMLHttpRequest object has an addEventListener() method just like DOM elements. How is it possible that they both share this functionality?
A
because it inherit from eventTarget. (check video again)
