Is AJAX a separate framework from jQuery, or are they interconnected in PHP development?

AJAX is not a separate framework from jQuery; rather, jQuery provides a simplified way to implement AJAX functionality in PHP development. jQuery's AJAX functions make it easier to send and receive data from a server without having to write complex JavaScript code. By using jQuery's AJAX methods, developers can streamline the process of making asynchronous requests in PHP applications.

// Example of using jQuery AJAX in PHP
// Make sure to include the jQuery library in your HTML file

// HTML file
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script>

// PHP file
<?php
// Handle AJAX request
if(isset($_POST['data'])){
    $data = $_POST['data'];
    
    // Process data or perform any necessary operations
    
    // Return response
    echo json_encode(['message' => 'Data received successfully']);
}
?>

// JavaScript file
$(document).ready(function(){
    $.ajax({
        url: 'your_php_file.php',
        method: 'POST',
        data: {data: 'your_data_here'},
        success: function(response){
            console.log(response);
        },
        error: function(xhr, status, error){
            console.log(error);
        }
    });
});