AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript + XML) is a rapidly emerging programming technique that attracts lots of attention nowadays. Ajax techniques have changed the face of large, commercial Web applications. Well-applied AJAX is a definite advantage for any kind of web application - from simple sites to complex and sophisticated business applications.

Advantages of using Ajax

	The application is based on open standards and is backed by many browsers and platforms; so no fears of vendor lock-in.
	Google Maps is based on Ajax applications and was preferred over MapQuest. Application. The success of Google maps demonstrates the fact that Ajax application was liked by the users. The application aids in requesting small bits of information from the server instead of whole pages.
	IE and Mozilla-based FireFox are build AJAX Web applications, but now AJAX-based rich Internet applications can work on most modern Web browsers.
	AJAX standards, has been unofficially around for several years, so switching over from HTML and form-based applications to rich AJAX style applications won't be much of a problem.
	AJAX interfaces are vital components of many Web 2.0 applications. For instance both BackPack to Google Maps are using it.
	It's perfectly suited to any standard Web server and server-side language. PHP, ASP. ASP.NET, Perl, JSP, Cold Fusion, and so forth.

AJAX Frameworks and Related Technologies

Ayatas specialists use different AJAX frameworks that let focus on application's unique aspects by streamlining routing tasks. This helps increase developers' productivity and accelerate development cycles.

	Prototype.js
	ASP.NET AJAX (former ATLAS)
	R.A.D. AJAX
	Yahoo UI
	Cpaint
	Rico
	jQuery
	ExtJS

We have solid experience with various AJAX related technologies including: