Part 1. Understanding Search Technology

In the first two chapters of Hibernate Search in Action, you will discover the place of search in modern applications, the different solutions at your disposal, and their respective strengths. Chapter 1 covers the reasons behind the need for search, introduces the concepts behind full-text search, and describes the types of full-text search solutions available. Going closer to the Java developer’s mind, chapter 1 also explains some of the problems that arise with integrating the object-oriented domain model and full-text search. Once you are equipped with this background, chapter 2 will guide you through your first steps with Hibernate Search.

After reading this part of the book, you will understand the concepts behind full-text search and benefits of this technology. You will also discover some issues that may arise when integrating full-text search in an object-oriented world and will learn how to set up and start using Hibernate Search in your Java applications.