11 Must Learn AJAX Tutorials for Newbies

AJAX was already used by a lot of web developers for a long time, but with the release of Google Mail Application, its popularity has grown immensely. AJAX stands for Asynchronous Java and XML. It combines the features of several technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, The Document Object Model and the XMLHttpRequest object (also known as ‘remote scripting’) to create a sense of real time responsiveness from your web application. It enables web developers to make web applications having user interfaces like those of desktop applications without causing the entire page to be reloaded.

In this post, we have compiled a few AJAX tutorials that we’ve found on the web helpful to get you started with AJAX. Check this out. It would be easier if you know some web related technologies and terms. Enjoy!

How to integrate Google Calendar in your website using AJAX

How to integrate Google Calendar in your website using AJAX
In this tutorial, you will learn how to integrate Google Calendar in your website using AJAX.

Develop Ajax applications like the pros

Develop Ajax applications like the pros, Part 2: Using the Prototype JavaScript Framework and script.aculo.us
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Scriptaculous library with Ajax to build a Web application for managing photos.

Facebook like Autosuggestion with jQuery, Ajax and PHP.

Facebook like Autosuggestion with jQuery, Ajax and PHP.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to develop Facebook like Autosuggestion user search with jQuery, Ajax and PHP.

Creating an Ajax Web App Using the Bit.ly API

Creating an Ajax Web App Using the Bit.ly API
In this tutorial, you will learn to create an AJAX web app using the bit.ly API and the jQuery library using Twitter’s url shortener of choice.

Ajax and XML: Ajax for chat

Ajax and XML: Ajax for chat
In this tutorial, you will learn to build a chat system into your Web application with Asynchronous JavaScript™ + XML (Ajax) and PHP.

A Twitter List Powered Fan Page

A Twitter List Powered Fan Page
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the newly-released twitter lists and the REST API to create a community driven fan page.

How to Create an Ajax Style File Uploader

How to Create an Ajax Style File Uploader
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a simple Ajax style file uploader using jQuery, Ajax and Php.

Creating AJAX websites based on anchor navigation

Creating AJAX websites based on anchor navigation
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an AJAX website without lose the reference to the URL.

Create a shoutbox using PHP and AJAX (with jQuery)

Create a shoutbox using PHP and AJAX (with jQuery)
In this tutorial, will learn how to create a dynamic ajax based shoutbox with jQuery from scratch.

Creating an AJAX-Enabled Calendar Control

Creating an AJAX-Enabled Calendar Control
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the ASP.NET AJAX framework’s Update Panel and the AJAX Control Toolkit’s Popup Control Extender to turn the built-in Calendar control into a richer, AJAX-enabled version.

Build An AJAX Powered Shopping Cart

Build An AJAX Powered Shopping Cart
In this tutorial, you will learn how to make an AJAX powered shopping cart using PHP, jQuery, and a few nifty plugins.

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