Live Search using ASP.NET MVC and AJAX

Question

I am looking to implement a live search in my MVC app similar to this site when you type in a question and results come up that are similar or like the search on http://www.krop.com/

I have the search code all working and results updated. I just need to know how to add the AJAX to the MVC framework (I know this site was built using it) so that when I type the results are updated.

I had this all working in normal ASP.NET Forms app.

Thanks

Answer 1

An ASP.NET MVC site will have AJAX and JQuery available by default.

Mike Bosch's Blog can give you some pointers on this

Answer 2

I have the Ajax working now but now (I didn't know it integrated the same).

However I can't get the form to submit when the text changes, I am trying to use JQuery to do this.

I am having to use a submit button and can only get the update records if submit is clicked.

Answer 3

what you need to do it attach to Jquery onchage event handler, and then call some ajax method of jquery ($.load , $.ajax etc...) and the information from a specified controller. asp.net mvc controller can return json results so you can later manipulate it in your javascript code.

if you have any other questions go ahead and ask.