Get hands-on experience by building a fully functional search experience using Algolia.

Become an API Integrator

In this module, 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.

Getting Started with Algolia API

## Who is this module for?

This module is for anyone who is interested in gaining hands-on experience building a fully functional search experience using Algolia.

This module assumes that you are well-acquainted with JavaScript, React, and NodeJS.

## Module structure

This module contains _four_ main chapters:

1. __Introduction to Algolia__

   This chapter introduces Algolia API and explains how to create an Algolia index and get Algolia API keys.
2. __Sending and Managing Data in Algolia__

     This chapter explains how to send and manage data with the Algolia server.

3. __Step-by-Step Implementation__

   This chapter breaks down the components of Algolia's `InstantSearch` library and explains them one by one.
4. __Extending Algolia for Custom Search__

   This chapter helps you discover what you can do with Algolia's connectors by extending Algolia's InstantSearch components.

# Who is this module for?

This module is for anyone who is interested in gaining hands-on experience building a fully functional search experience using Algolia.

This module assumes that you are well-acquainted with JavaScript, React, and NodeJS.

# Module structure

This module contains _four_ main chapters:

1. __Introduction to Algolia__

   This chapter introduces Algolia API and explains how to create an Algolia index and get Algolia API keys.
2. __Sending and Managing Data in Algolia__

     This chapter explains how to send and manage data with the Algolia server.

3. __Step-by-Step Implementation__

   This chapter breaks down the components of Algolia's `InstantSearch` library and explains them one by one.
4. __Extending Algolia for Custom Search__

   This chapter helps you discover what you can do with Algolia's connectors by extending Algolia's InstantSearch components.

This lesson discusses the intended audience and the necessary prerequisites of the module.

Before We Begin

Introduction to Algolia

Sending and Managing Data in Algolia

Step by Step Implementation

Extending Algolia for Custom Search

Conclusion

About this Module

Who is this module for?