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Getting Started with Algolia API

Gain insights into how Algolia API works, explore building search experiences, and discover extending widgets to create a tailored, fast search in your application.

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In this course, you will learn how the Algolia API works by understanding its main components. The end goal is for you to be able to integrate Algolia into your application to deliver tailored, fast search experiences. In the first half, you will learn how to build a full search experience using Algolia's search API and by utilizing Algolia's InstantSearch library. In the second half, you will learn how to extend Algolia's widgets by building a custom search experience. By the end of this course, you will have gained hands-on experience by building a fully functional search experience using Algolia.

In this course, you will learn how the Algolia API works by understanding its main components. The end goal is for you to be abl...Show More

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13 Lessons1 Quiz

Introduction to Algolia

2 Lessons

Get familiar with Algolia's setup and key terms for effective search functionality.

Overview of Algolia

Algolia Setup

Sending and Managing Data in Algolia

3 Lessons

Discover the logic behind sending and managing data, settings, and custom rankings in Algolia.

Sending Data to the Algolia Server

Managing Data with Algolia

Managing Data by Adding Custom Ranking to Our Search Results

Step by Step Implementation

6 Lessons

Work your way through implementing search components using Algolia API in a React app.

Composition of the Search Component

Implementing a Search Box and Results Component

Implementing a Highlight Component

Implementing the Stats component

Implementing Filter and the Clear Filter Component

Implementing the Pagination Component

Extending Algolia's Widgets

2 Lessons

Build a foundation in customizing Algolia's InstantSearch components using connectors and APIs.

Extending Algolia's Widgets

Test Yourself on Algolia API

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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Malik Elgabroun

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