Summary

In this chapter, we've presented a few optimization methods, for both your server and the browser, that allow your web application to run smoothly. By combining methods such as clustering and closest to point searches, you can further improve and create new optimization methods that will present your data in easy-to-understand and creative ways.

While working on your projects, be sure to choose the best method for the task at hand and don't base your decision on coolness alone. Creating your own tiles, as in the custom tile method described in this chapter, is pretty neat, but doesn't serve well for data that is generated from filtered searches, since each tile will always be different. Also, when using a feature like clustering, make sure that your icons and user interface indicate this to the user.