What is the difference between jQuery `load(…)` and `ajax(…)` functions?

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Which method should I use, load() or ajax()? This is not something I have done before, so I'm a little confused what the difference is.

ouflak · Accepted Answer · 2024-11-13 17:47:59Z

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load() is just a shortcut for ajax() method with certain options. If you only need to fetch page and place it in the dom, you can use load() method. If you need more control over the ajax request, or you need to call it with some other options, then go for ajax().

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mtwallet Over a year ago

@Giorgi I do want to fetch and place the page, ideally I'd like to wait until it loads then fade the page in, would this be a job for ajax()?

Giorgi Over a year ago

@mtwallet ajax() is for controlling the fetching itself and not animations. You can pass callback to load() which will be executed once the request completes.

mtwallet Over a year ago

one last question if I may. Would I have to use unload() first to ensure the div I am placing content into is empty?

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