Elasticsearch

Elasticsearch is a very powerful and flexible open source analytics platform that is designed to search and analyze huge amounts of data in real time. Elasticsearch clusters are being utilized everywhere on various platforms, including websites, web applications, and security software, to facilitate real-time discovery of information. It currently runs search tools for multiple platforms and is still one of the most popular solutions for distributing search. 

What is an elasticsearch?

It is a cutting-edge cloud platform (similar to search engines) that is designed to hold data in a very flexible way, allowing users to search within the stored data at high speeds. The ability to put together real-time insights makes it extremely useful in handling various types of data, like logs, products, any text-based information, and other sources. 

How does elasticsearch work?

Elasticsearch stores data in a unique way by utilizing distinct collections known as indexes. The system effectively divides the data into smaller chunks, which significantly boosts the speed of data searching. Furthermore, it supports isolating these chunks of data in various servers, which not only improves overall application performance but also offers greater reliability in handling requests and retrieving results.

Elasticsearch vs.SQL Database: difference between them

Elasticsearch is an open-source search platform built for quick and agile search tasks. On the other hand SQL databases are better suited for structured data and transactions. Using Elasticsearch is ideal for quick searches. 

Pros & Cons

Elastic search Pros

• Fast
• Scalable
• Ideal for full-text searching 

Elastic search Cons

• Not suitable for complex transactions
• Takes up more system resources 

Example 

Online shopping websites use elasticsearch to power their search boxes so that users can easily search information about latest prices of goods, product versions, and more. This even works for queries featuring typos or partial product names, giving users better results than many commercial solutions on the market.