04. AJAX - Examples

Here is the list of famous web applications which are using AJAX

Google Maps

A user can drag the entire map by using the mouse instead of clicking on a button or something

• http://maps.google.com/

Google Suggest

As you type, Google will offer suggestions. Use the arrow keys to navigate the results

• http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en

Gmail

Gmail is a new kind of webmail, built on the idea that email can be more intuitive, efficient and useful

• http://gmail.com/

Yahoo Maps (new)

Now it's even easier and more fun to get where you're going!

• http://maps.yahoo.com/

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Difference in AJAX and Conventional CGI Program

Try these two examples one by one and you will feel the difference. While trying AJAX example you do not feel any discontinuation and you get response very quickly but when you try standard GCI example then you would have to wait for the response and your page also get refreshed.
AJAX Example:

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Standard Example:

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NOTE: We have given a more complex example in AJAX Database section.