AJAX: Asynchronous Java + XML?
This is a nice technical primer on AJAX - web technology that is making the web more responsive (think Gmail, Flickr, etc.) The gist of the article is best communicated in its conclusion 
"AJAX represents a generic application model that would enable more interactive, more responsive, and smarter Web applications. AJAX is not tied to a particular programming language, data format, or network object and is defined by two core attributes: partial screen update and asynchronous communication. There are three approaches to build and deploy AJAX applications: DHTML/JavaScript (Asynchronous JavaScript + XML), Java (Asynchronous Java + XML), and Flash (Asynchronous ActionScript + SWF). Each approach has its strengthes and weaknesses; as such, customers should evaluate and choose carefully."
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