when to use ajax.load() or jquery.ajax()

Question

I am little confused about in what scenario Ajax.load() method is used and what scenario jQuery.ajax() is used.

There are many AJAX method, I am mainly confused between ajax.load() and simple ajax

i assume you mean [`$(element).load()`](http://api.jquery.com/load)? please use the [official jquery docs](http://api.jquery.com)! [`$.ajax`](http://api.jquery.com/jQuery.ajax/) — Kevin B, Oct 09 '14 at 18:56
It is duplicate http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2076642/difference-between-id-load-and-ajax — Hitesh, Oct 09 '14 at 19:49

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 09 '14 at 19:14

The load function is specifically used for loading in content from another page, into an element on your current page.

The other two functions are general-ajax functions that jQuery provides. Also, .get() is just shorthand for sending a $_GET request via AJAX.

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