javascript-ajax Flashcards
1
Q
What is AJAX?
A
AJAX is Asynchronous JS and XML which allows complex, dynamic webpages using XMLHttpRequests
2
Q
What does the AJAX acronym stand for?
A
Stands for Asynchronous JS and XML
3
Q
Which object is built into the browser for making HTTP requests in JavaScript?
A
XMLHttpRequest objects allow HTTP requests and are built into the browser
4
Q
What event is fired by XMLHttpRequest objects when they are finished loading the data from the server?
A
The “load” event
5
Q
An XMLHttpRequest object has an addEventListener() method just like DOM elements. How is it possible that they both share this functionality?
A
It is possible that they share inheritance of a prototype ancestor, or belong to part of the same prototype chain.
