AJAX and Web Service

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is a term used to describe a number of web technologies used in combination to improve web site user interfaces and visitor experience.

AJAX relies on a web browser technology called XmlHTTPRequest pioneered by Microsoft and is now supported by all recent versions of popular web browsers.

This example uses the JSMX framework and is published directly in an AssetNow NX page using the XHTML editor.

Try It

This example returns the US city and state based on ZIP code using AJAX and a zip code web service.

Typically AJAX solutions do not require visitors to submit forms and wait for the web browser page to update. Enter a valid US ZIP code below (Examples: 90210, 70001,60030, 50020, 30001) and click the "Find" button.

This example uses a 3rd party web service so we cannot guarantee availability.

AJAX Frameworks

There are many JavaScript and AJAX frameworks available which can be integrated with AssetNow NX:

• jQuery is our recommended JavaScript library with excellent Ajax functionality and is used by AssetNow NX.
• JSMX is an ultra lightweight Ajax framework, used in this example.
• ajaxCFC is a ColdFusion component.
• mxAjax is framework that uses prototype.js, script.aculo.us, json and ajaxtags.
• SPRY is a framework from Adobe that allows designers to provide a richer experience for their users.

More

AjaxRain is lists hundreds of innovative Ajax examples. From more about AJAX visit the popular Ajaxian and AJAX Magazine sites.