What are the best practices for integrating AJAX into a PHP-based search engine to enhance user experience?

Integrating AJAX into a PHP-based search engine can enhance user experience by allowing for real-time search results without refreshing the page. This can make the search process more efficient and user-friendly. 

// HTML form for search input
<form id="searchForm">
    <input type="text" name="searchQuery" id="searchQuery">
    <button type="submit">Search</button>
</form>

// AJAX script to handle search request
<script>
    $('#searchForm').submit(function(e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        
        var searchQuery = $('#searchQuery').val();
        
        $.ajax({
            url: 'search.php',
            method: 'POST',
            data: { searchQuery: searchQuery },
            success: function(response) {
                // Display search results on the page
                $('#searchResults').html(response);
            }
        });
    });
</script>

// PHP script (search.php) to process search query
<?php
if(isset($_POST['searchQuery'])) {
    $searchQuery = $_POST['searchQuery'];
    
    // Perform search query in the database
    // Display search results
    echo "<p>Search results for: $searchQuery</p>";
}
?>

Keywords

AJAX PHP search engine user experience integration

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