> From: MrNase
>
> I have the function called init() where I use Ajax.get to
> fetch the list and I have several other functions but writing
> them down like:
>
> $(document).ready(function() {
> init();
> otherfunction(); // booth need the data provided by init();
> function();
> });
>
> doesn't work. otherfunction() and function() are unable to
> work with the data generated by init()
The Ajax download is asynchronous. When your init() function returns, the
data hasn't been downloaded yet.
Use the callback parameter to $.get to provide a function which will be
called when the download is complete. Call your otherfunction() and
function() from within that callback function.
http://docs.jquery.com/Ajax#.24.get.28_url.2C_params.2C_callback_.29
-Mike
