DrupalCon Vienna 2017: Building amazing searches with Search API

This talk provides a hands-on introduction to the Search API ecosystem in Drupal 8, demonstrating how to effectively set up and utilize the Search API alongside various extension modules. The session covers key functionalities such as Search API Solr Search, Search API Multilingual Solr Search, and Search API Autocomplete, while offering practical insights into creating advanced search capabilities. The speaker also shares valuable tips and precautions for optimizing search functionality on personal sites. Targeted at beginners, no prior knowledge of the modules is necessary, though some familiarity with Drupal 8 and the Views module is recommended. The presenters, Thomas Seidl and Markus Kalkbrenner, both bring extensive experience in developing and maintaining search solutions for Drupal applications.