As a seasoned SQL developer and tech enthusiast, I often encounter scenarios where traditional SQL Server searches struggle to meet performance and flexibility requirements. One such challenge is efficiently searching a large person database with multiple parameters and fuzzy logic. In this article, I’ll explore how integrating Elasticsearch with SQL Server using Python can offer a robust solution to this problem.
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Business Problem
Imagine you’re tasked with developing a search functionality for a large database containing information about people. Users need the ability to search using various parameters such as:
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