Overview

This documentation outlines the behavior of search and autocomplete when processing keyword queries, focusing on optimized performance, improved handling of long or detailed queries, and the implementation of configurable character limits.

Partial Keyword Matching in Search and Autocomplete

Configurable Character Limits

To enhance performance and usability, both search and autocomplete now include configurable character limits:

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Note

If you would like to modify the character limits for search or autocomplete, please contact our CSD team for assistance.

Search Character Limit

1. Default Limit: 255 characters.
2. Behavior When Exceeded:
   1. Queries exceeding the limit are truncated, retaining full words within the character limit.
   2. The truncated query is processed for search results.

Autocomplete Character Limit

1. Default Limit: 255 characters
2. Behavior When Exceeded:
   1. Queries exceeding the limit are truncated, retaining full words within the character limit.
   2. The truncated query is used to generate autocomplete suggestions.

Key Benefit

1. Configurable Limits: Adjustable character limits provide flexibility to meet different business needs.
2. Improved Handling of Long Queries: Truncated processing ensures even long-tail searches are managed effectively without sacrificing relevancy.
3. Performance Optimization: Character limits prevent system overload, ensuring smooth functionality.