jQuery AJAXLesson 28Free preview

jQuery Get/Post

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Summary

The $.get() and $.post() methods are two shortcuts for requesting data with their respective HTTP methods. $.get() is used to read data, while $.post() is used to send data as a form result. If more detail is needed, both can be replaced with $.ajax() which has many options.

Key points

$.get() makes a request to read data to the server
$.post() sends data to the server, suitable for submitting forms
Successful callback receives response data
Both receive additional data parameters for the request
$.ajax() is used when a method, header, or error specification is needed

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