DrupalCon Amsterdam 2019: Building amazing searches with Search API

This talk provides a hands-on exploration of the Search API ecosystem in Drupal 8, focusing on setup, functionality, and best practices. The speaker, a seasoned developer and creator of the Search API, discusses the framework’s capabilities, including its advanced features and enhancements over Drupal’s default search module. Attendees can expect a live demonstration showcasing the Search API along with extension modules such as Search API Solr Search and Facets, as well as practical tips for their implementation. This session targets beginners, offering insights into building effective search functionality without requiring prior knowledge of the discussed modules, making it ideal for those already somewhat familiar with Drupal 8 and the Views module.