What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Frames or AJAX to reload content in PHP?

When reloading content in PHP, using AJAX is generally preferred over frames. AJAX allows for asynchronous requests, resulting in a smoother user experience without needing to reload the entire page. Frames, on the other hand, can cause issues with search engine optimization and can be less flexible in terms of styling and responsiveness. 

// AJAX example
// HTML
<button onclick="loadContent()">Load Content</button>
<div id="content"></div>

// JavaScript
function loadContent() {
    var xhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();
    xhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {
        if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) {
            document.getElementById("content").innerHTML = this.responseText;
        }
    };
    xhttp.open("GET", "content.php", true);
    xhttp.send();
}

// content.php
<?php
echo "This is the content to be loaded.";
?>

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