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
Asynchronous JavaScript And XML.
3
Q
Which object is built into the browser for making HTTP requests in JavaScript?
A
XMLRequest object.
4
Q
What event is fired by XMLHttpRequest objects when they are finished loading the data from the server?
A
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
Because both descend from the same class being EventTarget.
