Which JavaScript AJAX Framework is most powerful and very lightweight?

Question

I've been using jQuery to do the whole AJAX magic in my web based applications. But I came to a decision that I don’t need all these amazing features jQuery has, except its AJAX functions (like $.ajax(), $.get(), $.post, getJSON() and load();).

Can you recommend a lightweight crossbrowser AJAX library/framework (up to ~10 kb)?

Answer 1

You can make jQuery smaller by removing the modules you don't need / Just modify the Makefile file.

Answer 2

If you need to use ONLY ajax features take a look at sajax or custom MooTools. Of course, if you are a "lightweight freak" you can write your own routine for this (should be less than 50 lines)

Answer 3

MochiKit might fit your needs: http://mochikit.com/

Although lightweight and powerful it might not meet the 10kb requirement (you can trim it down to only the async module)

The equivalent methods would be:

• doXHR

• doSimpleXMLHttpRequest

• evalJSONRequest

• loadJSONDoc

• sendXMLHttpRequest

Answer 4

Really lightweight there is SACK (Simple AJAX Code Kit) I don't use myself but it looks really simple

edit : I checked, the js file is about 5kB

Answer 5

MooTools...!!

Don't believe the jQuery guys ... ;)