Building a custom search UI by extending the apachesolr module

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Duration

1 hour

Brief Description

A general overview of the apachesolr module from a development standpoint. We will expand on the standard functionality to see how to create new facet types and add extra into into the search index. We'll then go a bit farther to see how you can create custom search pages and integrate search more tightly with your site. The idea and methods for creating hierarchies of facets will also be covered along with a demo illustrating some of the behavior described.

Agenda

  • Creating custom facet types
  • Main apachesolr hooks and usage
  • Using navigation/menu system as facet information
  • Facet relationships and hierarchy

About the Presenter

Logan has been working with Drupal for about a year with Evolving Web in Montreal, Quebec where he helped develop the Apachesolr Ajax module and has deployed several sites making use of the Solr and the Apachesolr module.