CHAPTER 9
X-Origin Resources
The browser’s inclusion of the XMLHttpRequest object offers front-end developers a means of interchanging data simply, with the use of JavaScript. Prior to Ajax becoming a highly recognized term, the exchange of data was primarily made possible through a series of full-page requests. Only through front-end hacks could data appear to be loaded-in dynamically. Therefore, when it became possible to make HTTP requests from within JavaScript, it instantly became a hot topic.
Such a prevalence of network access has much cause for concern, however. As Ajax became regular practice, web sites were becoming more and more exposed ...
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