AJAX : A new approach
Although in some form AJAX applications have exisited for years, Jesse Garrett, co-founder of San Francisco consultancy Adaptive Path is credited with coining the term AJAX. As reported by CNET on March 22, 2005. AJAX: Web “shift” or business as usual?
AJAX: A new approach to web applications is the original essay by Jesse Garrett with a detailed outline of what AJAX is.
This essay is written with a clear and concise voice and is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the definition of AJAX.