Chapter 9. AJAX and Web Services – Security Issues

Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) is a combination of technologies that is used to create fast and dynamic pages. It is not a new programming language but a mix of old technologies which creates a more interactive client-side interface. With high-speed Internet connections, organizations are trying to make their applications perform faster. The traditional request-response behavior limits the responsiveness of the application. AJAX uses an asynchronous request-response method which makes the application more interactive. This allows the application residing on a remote location to respond like a desktop-based application. In a web application that works in the traditional way, the client ...

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