Interface SearchProviderInterface

A standard interface used for describing search engine implementations.

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Alpha\Util\Search\SearchProviderTags

Namespace: Alpha\Util\Search
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Author: John Collins dev@alphaframework.org
Since: 1.2.3
Located at Util/Search/SearchProviderInterface.php

Methods summary

`public array`	# `search( string $query, string $returnType = 'all', integer $start = 0, integer $limit = 10 )` The main search function, you should provide the user's search query as-is and pass it to the search engine. An array of business objects will be returned (ordered by the search engine). The main search function, you should provide the user's search query as-is and pass it to the search engine. An array of business objects will be returned (ordered by the search engine). Parameters `$query` The search query. `$returnType` Use this filter to determine that only business objects of a certain class hould be returned (default is to return all classes indexed). `$start` Start point for pagination. `$limit` The maximum amount to return in the list (for pagination). Returns array An array of matching business objects. Since 1.2.3
`public array`	# `getRelated( Alpha\Model\ActiveRecord $sourceObject, string $returnType = 'all', integer $start = 0, integer $limit = 10, string $distinct = '' )` Gets a list of documents related to the business objects matching the object provided. An array of business objects will be returned (ordered by the search engine). Gets a list of documents related to the business objects matching the object provided. An array of business objects will be returned (ordered by the search engine). Parameters `$sourceObject` The source object for comparison. `$returnType` Use this filter to determine that only business objects of a certain class hould be returned (default is to return all classes indexed). `$start` Start point for pagination. `$limit` The maximum amount to return in the list (for pagination). `$distinct` Related items will only be returned that have distinct values in this named field. Returns array An array of related business objects. Since 1.2.3
`public`	# `index( Alpha\Model\ActiveRecord $sourceObject )` Adds/updates the business object provided to the search engine index. Adds/updates the business object provided to the search engine index. Parameters `$sourceObject` The object to add to the search index. The sourceObject should already be stored in the database. Throws `Alpha\Exception\SearchIndexWriteException` Since 1.2.3
`public`	# `delete( Alpha\Model\ActiveRecord $sourceObject )` Deletes the business object provided from the search engine index. Deletes the business object provided from the search engine index. Parameters `$sourceObject` The object to delete from the search index. Throws `Alpha\Exception\SearchIndexWriteException` Since 1.2.3
`public integer`	# `getNumberFound( )` Returns the number of matching objects found in the previous search carried out by this provider. Returns the number of matching objects found in the previous search carried out by this provider. Returns integer Since 1.2.3

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Interface SearchProviderInterface

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