AJAX

ASP.NET AJAX 1.0 (formerly known as "Atlas") allows programmers to quickly create more efficient and interactive web content that works across all the most popular internet browsers. One of the main benefits is that the AJAX interface accesses remote services and data directly from the web browser, thereby reducing the number of post backs to the host server. This action makes for a more seamless and natural experience for the end user.

With ASP.NET AJAX, you can:

• Create next-generation interfaces with reusable AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) components
• Enhance existing Web pages using powerful AJAX controls with support for all modern browsers
• Continue using Visual Studio 2005 to take your ASP.NET 2.0 sites to the next level
• Access remote services and data directly from the browser without writing a ton of complicated script

To learn more about AJAX, please visit http://ajax.asp.net.