jQuery ajax - ajaxStart() method
Example
Display the 'loading' indicator when the AJAX request starts:
$("div").ajaxStart(function(){
$(this).html("<img src='demo_wait.gif' />");
);
Definition and Usage
The ajaxStart() method executes a function before sending the AJAX request. It is an Ajax event.
Detailed Explanation
Whenever an Ajax request is sent, jQuery checks if there are any other Ajax requests. If there are none, jQuery triggers the ajaxStart event. At this point, any function registered by .ajaxStart() will be executed.
Syntax
.ajaxStart(function())
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| function() | Specify the function to be executed when the AJAX request starts. |
Example
Display information when the AJAX request starts:
$("#loading").ajaxStart(function(){
$(this).show();
);
