I'm attempting to incorporate a feature similar to the ones found in the beta Google Suggest (
http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en) or Gmail, where the user's input is dynamically searched against a known list of values, pulled in via XmlHttpRequest. In our case, we're trying to create an alternative to a drop-down of 300-1000 names.
I read the Slashdot post this weekend about how Chris Justus "reverse engineered" the Google Suggest interface (
http://serversideguy.blogspot.com/2004/12/google-suggest-dissected.html), and feel this would be perfect for our needs. Unfortunately, my Javascript knowledge is basically non-existent. If anyone would be willing to help me out on this, I'd be greatly appreciative.
P.S. Eric Pascarello, I know you're out there. FYI, I picked up your book last week at B&N.
Thanks,
Jason
[ December 19, 2004: Message edited by: Jason Dixon ]