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On what basis is a module evaluated?
Modules should be evaluated based on their fit for the project. Every module added to a project generates some level of risk in terms of stability, security, maintenance overhead, etc. Therefore, inclusion depends on the demonstration of benefit.
What is indexing in Drupal?
Drupal is consulted to load the correct field data associated with the field instance and the entity it is attached to. It does this by scheduling changes to field data onto an internal system queue. This queue is then processed (and thus the appropriate FTS index updated) during cron runs.
Is there a search API Module in Drupal 8?
Also some additional features, like linking the results to the entity, are available. For Drupal 8, Views integration is incorporated directly into the Search API module itself, it’s not necessary to enable another module.
Where can I find Drupal 7 extension module?
For Drupal 7, this module is located in its own project. A number of tutorials and screencasts are linked in the handbook. Especially the latest screencasts from DrupalCon sessions might provide a good introduction to the module. You can find a list of available extension modules in the handbook.
Which is the best search engine for Drupal?
Also, with the Apache Solr integration, a high-performance search engine is available for this module. Developers, on the other hand, will be impressed by the large flexibility and numerous ways of extension the module provides.
Can you use search facets in Drupal 7?
Search facets. (Drupal 7 only) This module provides integration with the popular Facet API module to allow facetting on any search executed with the Search API, be it a search page, a view or any other source. However, the feature is only supported by some backends – cf. the list of backends supporting the search_api_facets feature.