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up creativity by allowing people to build applications that come alive, both
for the Web and for the desktop.
Our research has introduced some of the alternatives of stimulus-
response system design, in terms of syntax, semantics, and feedback. The
next step, we believe, is detailed empirical testing between alternatives, ei-
ther through research or the widespread use that would occur if stimulus-
response technology were added to a popular interface builder.
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