An alert box displays only one button which is the OK button whereas the Confirm box displays two buttons namely OK and cancel.
In web development, both alert boxes and confirmation boxes are ways to interact with users via pop-up dialog boxes, but they serve different purposes:
- Alert Box:
- An alert box is used to display a message to the user.
- It typically contains information or a warning about an event or action.
- Alert boxes have only one button, usually labeled “OK,” and pressing it closes the dialog box.
- They are commonly used for displaying error messages, warnings, or informational messages to users.
- Confirmation Box:
- A confirmation box, also known as a confirm box, is used to get user confirmation before proceeding with an action.
- It typically contains a message asking the user to confirm or cancel an action.
- Confirmation boxes have two buttons: “OK” and “Cancel.”
- When the user clicks “OK,” it indicates that they confirm the action, whereas clicking “Cancel” means they don’t want to proceed.
- They are often used when you want to ensure that the user wants to perform a particular action, such as deleting a record or submitting a form.
So, in summary:
- Alert boxes are for displaying messages.
- Confirmation boxes are for obtaining user confirmation for an action.
In an interview, you could explain these differences concisely and provide examples of when each might be used in a web application.