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The term "Ajax" in the context of web page programming refers to a set of web development techniques used on the client-side to create asynchronous and interactive web applications. It is not a programming language itself but rather a programming model that combines existing technologies.

Ajax enables web pages to update content dynamically without requiring a full page reload. This is achieved by using JavaScript to exchange data with a web server in the background. The key components often involved are JavaScript, XML (or other data formats like JSON), HTML, and CSS.

This approach allows for a more fluid and responsive user experience, as only necessary parts of the page are updated. For example, when you submit a form or request new data on a website, Ajax can fetch that information and display it without interrupting your current view of the page.123

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