AJAX or JQuery?

[Justin H]

I really don't know what he difference is between them. I want to start learning something that allows auto-page updates without refreshing, very cool stuff to add to website development project, but I don't know which would be a better one to learn - AJAX or JQuery?

[Conner]

Ajax is overused, annoying, hard to write...but it serves a definite purpose. I never really got too into the jQuery library, but really all it is, is is a simpler version of JavaScript.

PHP takes care of mostly everything I need done, and I never really use client side scripting all that much anymore.

[Justin H]

So, AJAX or JQuery?

And I really don't know what JavaScript does.

[Anthony`]

I think your a little confused here. ;)

jQuery is a Javascript library that claims to be 'Write Less, Do More' and comes with many methods on how to edit the page. jQuery is a really powerful library that is used by many web developers. Writting jQuery code is different than writting plain Javascript (an example would be such as manipulating the DOM), if you want to know the background works of jQuery just ask. jQuery also supports AJAX, which im going to get into in a second.

AJAX stands for Asynchronous Javascript And XML and is the mechanism used to dynamically update the webpage instantly. Dont get caught up into thinking its a language, its typical Javascript with a way of invoking it. If you want to know the details on AJAX, just ask as well. :)

[Conner]

Yeah, Ajax is thought on more as a way of communication between the server, which is represented by XML in this case, and the client, represented and presented by JS.

I love XML, don't get me wrong, but I totally prefer PHP and databases, they do the job just as well in most cases <3

[Anthony`]

Although they dont dynamically update on the fly. ^

[Justin H]

Is it good to copy and paste JQuery codes made by other people to help make a theme?

I don't know if I could do JQuery. Seems hard. :/

[Anthony`]

jQuery is sort of different yes. But once you understand it from a resource such as a tutorial it isnt hard. Would you like me to make a tutorial on some basic jQuery?

[Justin H]

jQuery is sort of different yes. But once you understand it from a resource such as a tutorial it isnt hard. Would you like me to make a tutorial on some basic jQuery?

Actually, yes. That would be great. :)

[Anthony`]

Alright, I will get started on two jQuery tutorials. One of them will be using AJAX with it. ;)

[Justin H]

Alright, I will get started on two jQuery tutorials. One of them will be using AJAX with it. ;)

Alright.

Don't make them too hard. :P