How To Build A Full Text Search Engine With JavaScript/React

Allowing users to search for stuff is a super common task when building websites. That said, it can be tough to get right.

In this video, we look at a package called "MiniSearch". MiniSearch allows us to set up a simple full text search index directly in the browser (or node if you wana).

There are some pros and cons to this approach, but with simpler search requirements, MiniSearch is amazing!

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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:01 - What is MiniSearch?
2:50 - MiniSearch Basics
5:40 - React Simple Example
6:26 - React Hook Example

[marlonhoyte]

I spit my coffee out when I saw --- won't spoil it -- at @5:40

[kephamotari]

Hello Tom, how can I highlight searched text by changing its background color for easier visibility?