Datasheet

Figure 1-5: Google Maps.
This is another example of using just one technique to enhance the usability and end-user experience of
a site.
Other Sites
Plenty of other sites employ Ajax techniques, and, of course, it’s not possible to preview them all. A good
place to start looking is A Venture Forth’s list of the top 10 Ajax applications as created by start-ups. This
can be found at:
www.aventureforth.com/2005/09/06/top-10-ajax-applications/. Its list con-
tains an online calendar, a word processor, an RSS reader, a project management tool and a version of
Google Suggest for Amazon Suggest. This set gives a nice overview of the kinds of things you can put to
use. You’re limited only by your imagination.
Last, there is a good list of the kind of tasks you might use Ajax techniques to perform at the site
http://swik.net/Ajax/Places+To+Use+Ajax. It’s a Wiki, so it’s interactive, and people are con-
stantly adding suggestions. Here are some of the better suggestions:
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