Implementing AJAX in Sharepoint

Question

Hi I am trying to implement Ajax in SharePoint. I have installed AJAX extensions 1.0 in MOSS2007 but I am not able to find the extensions in my SharePoint Designer. Can anyone help me in this issue?

Answer 1

It's not really possible. MS Ajax requires a specific doctype to exist in the header, but Sharepoint does not provide it.

The solution for you, my friend, can be found here.

Answer 2

Setting up SharePoint to work with the MS Ajax controls is possible - I've done it before, but it does require various web config changes and some hacks in the code of the parent web part - something you are unlikely to be given access to do on a production system if you are working with SharePoint designer.

JQuery is probably a better option - you can put the script in a document library and it makes working directly with javascript a lot easier.

Calling the standard sharepoint web services from javascript works quite well - I recently posted some sample code on my blog that you may find helpful.

http://www.tqcblog.com/archive/2009/05/04/sharepoint-discussion-with-jquery.aspx

Answer 3

Thanks tom and travis I would refer and try with the references you have provided