using js prompt() instead of a form with create method

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I have a new/create method that only has one field, and I'd rather use a js prompt() to get the data instead of a form.

The trigger for this is not a link, it's a span. Using "onclick" in the span, how can I call a prompt(), return the single param to the contoller "create" method, and then call the controller "list" method to update the page?

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Well you can make an Ajax request, and pass the value of the javascript variable in a query parameter in the url.