Is using an invisible iframe with PHP to check for new database entries a recommended approach for updating chat content?

To update chat content without refreshing the page, using an invisible iframe with PHP to periodically check for new database entries is not the most recommended approach due to its inefficiency and potential performance issues. A more efficient solution would be to implement AJAX polling or WebSockets for real-time updates. 

// This is a basic example of using AJAX polling to check for new chat messages
// Place this code in your chat page where you want to display the messages

<script>
function checkForNewMessages() {
    $.ajax({
        url: 'check_new_messages.php',
        success: function(data) {
            // Update chat content with new messages
            $('#chat_messages').html(data);
        }
    });
}

// Poll for new messages every 5 seconds
setInterval(checkForNewMessages, 5000);
</script>

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