Comet Programming: the Hidden IFrame Technique

In the “Comet Programming: Using Ajax to Simulate Server Push” article, we learned how to use XMLHttpRequest long polling to refresh page components and keep cached data in synch with the server. Today’s technique, sometimes called a “Forever Frame”, relies on a hidden IFrame.

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Comet Programming: the Hidden IFrame Technique

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