In the latest Umbraco DevRel Deep Dive, the discussion focused on customizing content indexing in Umbraco Search. Key topics included creating property value handlers, implementing content indexers, and utilizing notifications for indexing control. The session emphasized the importance of tailoring search functionalities to meet specific project requirements.
In this DevRel Deep Dive, the Umbraco DevRel Team discusses the new search abstraction, enhancing the search experience in the CMS. Principal engineer Kenn Jacobsen explains its development, aiming for a richer user experience and reduced dependency on Examine. The community is encouraged to test the alpha release and provide feedback.
Kenn Jacobsen shares the first alpha of its revamped search feature, enhancing capabilities like filtering, faceting, and support for multiple search providers. The new search, backed by Examine, includes a demo site showcasing full-text search, sorting, and faceting options. Future posts will explore extensibility and additional features.
This RFC seeks feedback on a proposed search and indexing abstraction for Umbraco, aimed at replacing the current Examine-based implementation. Key points include clarifying the continued use of Examine, separating media and documents in indexing, and addressing limitations in field prefixes. The proposal emphasizes community contributions and the need for robust support for various search providers.