Azure Search Data Indexing

This code demonstrates how to create an Azure Search Index, fill it with data, and perform a search query using the Azure Search Service

Prerequisites

Before running the code, ensure you have the following:

• An Azure Search Service instance set up with the necessary API keys.

• A data file (data.json) containing the information to be indexed. Update the file path in the code (data.json) to match your environment.

Code Explanation

The code is written in C# and demonstrates the following functionality:

• Creating an Azure Search Index.
• Filling the index with data from a json file.
• Performing a search query.

The Program class contains the main entry point and orchestrates the process.

The CreateAzureSearchIndex method creates or updates the Azure Search Index named "route" by defining its fields using a SearchIndex object. The FieldBuilder class is used to build the fields based on the RouteInfo class properties.

The FillAzureSearchIndexWithData method reads the contents of the data.json file and deserializes it into an array of RouteInfo objects. It then creates a list of IndexDocumentsAction<RouteInfo> objects to define the indexing actions. The IndexDocumentsBatch is used to upload the documents in a batch to the search index using the IndexDocuments method of the searchClient.

The SendSearchRequest method performs a search query by calling the SearchAsync method of the searchClient. It searches for documents whose names contain the provided text parameter. The search results are printed to the console.

The RouteInfo class represents the structure of the documents to be indexed. It includes properties with attributes such as SearchableField, IsFilterable, IsSortable, AnalyzerName, and more, to define the behavior of the fields in the index.

The DepartureCity and ArrivalCity classes represent the departure and arrival cities within the RouteInfo class, respectively.

The Vehicle class represents a vehicle within the RouteInfo class, including various properties related to pricing and types.

Running the Code

To run the code:

1. Ensure you have the .NET SDK installed.
2. Update the key and endpoint variables in the code to match your Azure Search service credentials.
3. Update the file path in the code (data.json) to the location of your data.json file.
4. Compile and execute the code.

When executed, the code will create the Azure Search Index, fill it with data from the JSON file, and perform a search query for documents matching the provided text parameter.

Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and credentials to access the Azure Search Service.