How to Send JavaScript Array to the AJAX using jQuery and PHP

The process of sending JavaScript arrays to the server-side using AJAX is a frequent requirement in web development. JavaScript arrays allow us to store and manage data in a structured format.

This can be used to pass the group of related values as data to the $.ajax for processing and get the response.

E.g. pass all checked checkboxes values, selected values from the list.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to send a JavaScript array to the server-side using AJAX, jQuery, and PHP with a live example.

How to Send JavaScript Array to the AJAX using jQuery and PHP

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Return JSON response from AJAX using jQuery and PHP

JSON or JavaScript Object Notation is a widely used transmitting format for passing data between a server and a web application. It is the most efficient way to return multiple values as a response from the PHP script to jQuery.

It is not possible to return an array directly from AJAX, and it must be converted into a valid format. You can either use the XML or JSON format.

In the tutorial demonstration, I will return an array of users from AJAX, while return converts the array into JSON format using the json_encode() function in the PHP.

Based on response show data in tabular format.

Return JSON response from AJAX using jQuery and PHP

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Load more results with jQuery AJAX and PHP

You can use just one “Load More” button on your website to show a list of things. It’s a common way to organize information on websites and mobile apps. People click the button when they want to see more items.

When you click the button, more items will be added to the list you already see.

In this tutorial, I am creating a similar type of functionality using jQuery and AJAX.

Load more results with jQuery,AJAX, and PHP

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Drag and Drop File Upload with jQuery and AJAX

Utilizing the drag and drop functionality presents a user-friendly method to enable file uploads by effortlessly dropping files into a designated container. Nowadays, numerous websites offer the convenience of uploading files through both drag and drop and traditional file browsing methods, such as PushBullet, Facebook, SlideShare, and many others.

To achieve this functionality, I employ AJAX to seamlessly save the files to the server, which is triggered as soon as a file is dropped onto the specified target container.

Within this tutorial, I show how you can seamlessly implement a similar feature into your own project. By using jQuery AJAX and PHP, you can not only enable the drag and drop file upload but also showcase a thumbnail preview of the successfully uploaded file.

Drag and Drop File Upload with jQuery and AJAX

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