Ajax here, and Ajax there.

We've heard over the Web lately of Ajax. If you're a developer, you'd most likely have heard of it, and if you're a layperson like moi, you'd most likely think its a dishwashing liquid or something.

Ajax or Asynchronous Javascript and XML as it was first termed, is shorthand for Javascript UI development, particularly Javascript development that uses the XMLHttpRequest object.

Some applications that you're likely to find Ajax implemented commonly is our favourite webmail program, from Zimbra and Gmail.

Others include...

OpenLaszlo - The OpenLaszlo platform enables developers to create applications with the rich user interface capabilities of desktop client software and the instantaneous no-download Web deployment of HTML.

RoundCube - A browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an e-mail client, including MIME support, address book, folder manipulation and message filters.

RoundCube

Visual AJAX Platform - The visual model is executed on the server or inside the browser, as appropriate, eliminating the need to master different languages {like JavaScript and Java} and complex client/server integration techniques

Pligg - Web 2.0 user interface gives your visitors a reason to come back to your site by making them decide on the site's content and giving them the chance to socialize

6 Ajax Solutions - See the basic steps of quickly building rich AJAX applications using Tibco's General Interface and get insightful tips from the product team along the way.

Symfony - A web application framework for PHP5 projects. It aims to speed up the creation and maintenance of web applications, and to replace the repetitive coding tasks by power, control and pleasure.

Have fun!