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Mouse:
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this exercise is to create a custom search box by manipulating the URL. We will make a search plug-in that allows our users to easily find Creative Commonsimages on Flickr .
We will:
explore what happens with the URL when you conduct a search
learn about the basics of HTML, JavaScript and HTML forms
put it all together to create a custom search box
Anatomy of a URL
Have you ever noticed that when you search on Google or Flickr (or in most searches, for that matter) that the URL on the results page includes the terms you used in your search?
The portion of the URL that includes your search terms is called a 'get string' or 'query string.'
This query string can be manipulated to create your own search right from the address bar.
let's try something…
Try a search in Flickr for 'Schipperke puppy photos.' Now filter your results to Creative Commons images only. The URL in your address bar should look something like this:
