Difference between getJSON and $.ajax
<p>Right from the start i want to mention that i know <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1076013/difference-between-getjson-and-ajax-in-jquery">THIS</a> question has the same title as mine but that user asked a question regarding a problem  he encountered. </p>

<p>My question about the differences is more subjective. I'm learning to use Jquery and Ajax and i came across both methods. Now to me they both seem to do the same. (get raw JSON data from a URL specified) but i'm sure there is a bigger difference. </p>

<p>I also noticed that people tend to use $.ajax more then getJSON, is there a reason for that aswell?</p>

<p>Any help is appreciated!</p>