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Executing Basic Queries with Elasticsearch

Elasticsearch is a leader in enterprise search which is the heart of most application in the digital world. This course will teach you the basics of querying data in Elasticsearch.

Thomas Henson - Pluralsight course - Executing Basic Queries with Elasticsearch
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Full text search can be difficult with document orientated databases. In this course, Executing Basic Queries with Elasticsearch you’ll learn to perform basic functions within Elasticsearch. First, you’ll explore how queries work in Elasticsearch. Next, you’ll discover what a leaf and compound query is in Elasticsearch. Finally, you’ll learn how to build and execute queries in Elasticsearch. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of executing basic queries with Elasticsearch needed to run full-text search in document oriented databases.

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Thomas Henson - Pluralsight course - Executing Basic Queries with Elasticsearch
Thomas Henson

Thomas is a Senior Software Engineer and Certified ScrumMaster. He spends most of his time working with the Hortonwork Data Platform and Agile Coaching.

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