The jQuery ajax method can be used but is not web2py specific. web2py 
components provide some additional functionality and convenience. See the 
documentation: 
http://web2py.com/books/default/chapter/29/12/components-and-plugins#Components--LOAD-and-Ajax.

Anthony

On Monday, June 30, 2014 8:30:24 PM UTC-4, Andrew W wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I've been looking into the use of callbacks and components to make a more 
> dynamic app.   I revisited the reddit_clone app from web2py training videos 
> and noticed that is uses the following:
>
>  jQuery.ajax({method:'post',url:'{{=URL("comm_vote_callback")}}',
>
> Trying to understand the rule when I would use the above technique over 
> using $.web2py.component.   Is it correct that either could have been used 
> for the reddit_clone scenario ?  
>
> Thanks
>

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