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

Which Algolia ***method*** is used to send data to our Algolia server in the backend?

Which Algolia method is used to send data to our Algolia server in the backend?

Setting `autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist` to false will throw an error when indexing to Algolia.

Setting <code>autoGenerateObjectIDIfNotExist</code> to false will throw an error when indexing to Algolia.

Add the attribute to ***Attributes for faceting*** using API or Algolia dashboard.

To create a filter for refining search, we must include:

To create a filter for refining search, we must include:

To create, update, and delete indices in the backend.

To generate a restrictive key with certain rights to create, update, and delete indices.

To use it for search queries in the frontend.

What should you use the ***Admin API key*** for?

What should you use the Admin API key for?

Wanting to change the output rendering of the Component instead of the predefined DOM output that might not be sufficient based on the requirement.

Each Algolia component has a connector and vice versa.

Connectors are the API implementation of the business logic, and Components are the API rendering output.

Which of the following is correct when it comes to extending widgets? 

Which of the following is correct when it comes to extending widgets?

Check your understanding of Algolia concepts covered so far.

Before We Begin

Introduction to Algolia

Sending and Managing Data in Algolia

Step by Step Implementation

Extending Algolia for Custom Search

Conclusion

Test Yourself on Algolia API