AJAX is a web technique enabling partial page updates without reloads by using JavaScript and XMLHttpRequest to fetch XML/JSON and dynamically change HTML/CSS. It powers fast, interactive UIs (autocomplete, live feeds, real-time booking), cuts server load, improves performance, and enables single-page apps. The article explains components, workflow, a travel search example, and suggests next steps and resources.
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