Handling recurring cURL POST request
<p>I've basically came here for some advise based on my criteria, </p>

<p>The application I'm trying to build is built completely from an API. It's like a "marketplace bidding" application, what I'm trying to accomplish is an "Auto bidding" function, but for this to happen it will have to send a cURL POST request every 3 seconds based on criteria given, then return the JSON result for me to handle server side, </p>

<p>I'd basically like a direction on what would be the best way to handle this kind of idea, I got told something called "polling" would work but I've never heard of it. Initially the idea is as provided below</p>

<ol>
<li>Load set page "bid.php"</li>
<li>Enter certain criteria</li>
<li>Click submit as to which an "Ajax" request of some sort would start</li>
<li>The recurring cURL request would be activated through the Ajax.</li>
<li>Display the data back from the cURL request every 3 seconds via Javascript.</li>
</ol>

<p>I'm not initially asking for the work to be given to me, I'm just asking the professionals as to which they recon would be the best way I can do this task.</p>
