Algolia Search API Basics Tutorial

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• In short Algolia is search engine SaaS software as a service
• Tables and records in the database 
• There is a search bar which lets you test out the Algolia service right away. And it is easy. 
• The search results will be highlighted (yay no code)
• They have indices important attributes
• To display an image, include an url to image, hosted for example on google cloud
• Note you must upload your data to Algolia for this to work
• In the term of use it seems Algolia have a non-compete clause which theoretically prevents them from making a clone of your app
• I have not found a way to white label it
• The price is reasonable, based on requests. 
• It is super easy to use, build a demo site, share it with users! But it has Algolia label everywhere. You will be doing free ad for them. 
• Remember don't put sensitive data here. Especially not HIPAA sensitive stuff. You will have to upload your data to Algolia for the search to work. 
• You can upload your data using a JSON file or using the dashboard. One is fast one is easy to use. Remember to use a JSONLint to check for mistakes. 
• Will save you time if you use a lint. 
• Remember your data is not private to any online JSON lint you use.
• Pricing : hacker plan available, free for certain quotas. Great for testing, hackathon. 
• Example UI is available, again not white labeled.
• Example codes are available. Again the logo appears in the input box :(
• Easy configuration. 
• You can get to search in minutes! That's easy. That's a true SaaS
• You can easily configure auto-completion. 
• The search is typo resistant. But when the database is small, auto completion and typo handling didn't work for me.