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GaneeeshGaneeesh 

What is the difference between javascript Remoting and Actionfunction...?

Can anybody help me What is the difference between javascript Remoting and Actionfunction...?

TanejaTaneja

What the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckkChgcM9VQ&list=PLScnZWsj0lrQlxssjqNMhjSCWk6t1XOpt&index=33
Rahul_sgRahul_sg
  • The <apex:actionFunction> tag:
    • lets you specify rerender targets
    • submits the form
    • does not require you to write any JavaScript
  • JavaScript remoting:
    • lets you pass parameters
    • provides a callback
    • requires you to write some JavaScript

In general, <apex:actionFunction> is easier to use and requires less code, while JavaScript remoting offers more flexibility.