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= IncrementalSearch =

Much better than types of search that involve typing into a [[ModalDialogBox]] or waiting for a progress bar.  In IncrementalSearch, you narrow down the results with each keystroke.  This is good because it provides [[InstantFeedback]] and lets the user rapidly refine their query, or stop typing once they see what they want.


== Case Studies ==

The search box in iTunes uses this pattern to filter songs as you type, and it works very well.