Apache Solr

Apache Solr is an open-source, enterprise-grade search platform built on Apache Lucene. It provides full-text search, hit highlighting, faceted search, real-time indexing, and robust scalability for handling large volumes of data. It is commonly used to power search functionality in websites, applications, and data analysis systems.

Also known as: Solr, Apache Solr Search, Solr Search, Solr Platform, Solr Server

Why learn Apache Solr?

Developers should learn Apache Solr when building applications that require advanced search capabilities, such as e-commerce sites, content management systems, or data analytics platforms. It is particularly useful for scenarios needing fast, scalable, and feature-rich search over structured or unstructured data, offering better performance and flexibility than basic database queries.

Learning Resources

• docs: Apache Solr Official Documentation
• video: Solr Tutorial for Beginners on YouTube
• book: Solr in Action Book
• tutorial: Apache Solr Tutorial on TutorialsPoint