How do I debug AJAX calls made through jQuery

Debugging AJAX calls made through jQuery can often save you time and help you identify problems within your application. Below are some effective techniques and examples to help you troubleshoot these calls.

$(document).ready(function() {
    $.ajax({
        url: 'https://example.com/api/data',
        method: 'GET',
        dataType: 'json',
        success: function(data) {
            console.log('AJAX call successful:', data);
        },
        error: function(xhr, status, error) {
            console.error('AJAX call failed:', status, error);
            alert('Error fetching data. Please try again.');
        },
        complete: function() {
            console.log('AJAX call completed.');
        }
    });
});
    

In this example, we use the success, error, and complete callbacks to provide feedback on the status of the AJAX call:

• success: Logs the returned data if the call is successful.
• error: Logs the error details for debugging if something goes wrong.
• complete: Notifies when the AJAX call has finished, regardless of the outcome.