javascript or ajax actionlink

Question

I am working with mvc4 and new to working with it. I have a question around the Ajax ActionLink.

I have a long list of products, with each, there is an add to bag button. In the past I would use jquery to bind a click event to this button and then use javascript to make a server side request to a controller action.

I want all interaction to not cause a full page postback.

I am wondering is it best to follow my approach with javascript or use the Ajax ActionLink? What are the pros and cons of either approach?

Answer 1

Both are same.

1. Ajax ActionLink : less to write, works with conjuction Jquery un-obtrusive. Not much control on the markup.
2. HtML Link + Jquery Ajax call : will you give full control on the click event, you can add extra options to it.