Answer
Use .on('input', handler) for live capture.
Debounce input to reduce AJAX load.
Update DOM using cached selectors or fragments.
Debounce input to reduce AJAX load.
Update DOM using cached selectors or fragments.
Quick Answer
Real-time search/filter: debounce keyup handler (300ms), show a spinner immediately on keypress, abort previous AJAX request, fetch filtered results, animate old results out and new results in. For client-side filtering of existing DOM: use .filter() and .hide()/.show() - no AJAX needed. Use .toggle(condition) to show/hide based on the search term match.
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