Example Explained

<p>Start typing a name in the input field below:</p>
<p>Suggestions: <span id="txtHint"></span></p>

<form>
First name: <input type="text" onkeyup="showHint(this.value)">
</form>

<script>
function showHint(str) {
  if (str.length == 0) {
    document.getElementById("txtHint").innerHTML = "";
    return;
  } else {
    const xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest();
    xmlhttp.onload = function() {
      document.getElementById("txtHint").innerHTML = this.responseText;
    }
  xmlhttp.open("GET", "/files/gethint.php?q=" + str);
  xmlhttp.send();
  }
}
</script>