Basic Search for Book Dash
Introduction: The purpose of this specification is to outline the requirements and behavior of the basic search functionality on the Ketida platform. The search functionality enables users to search for books based on titles, authors, and other relevant criteria.
Scope: The basic search functionality will be implemented within the Ketida platform, specifically targeting book searches. It will allow users to enter search queries and retrieve relevant books based on various search criteria.
Search Criteria: The search functionality will support the following search criteria: a. Book Title: Users can search for books by entering the title or part of the title. b. Author Name: Users can search for books by entering the author's name or part of the name. c. ISBN: Users can search for books using the International Standard Book Number (ISBN). d. Users can search for books by entering other metadata information
User Interface: The user interface of the search functionality should include the following components: a. Search Box: A text input field where users can enter their search queries. b. Search Button: A button that triggers the search process when clicked. c. Search Results: A section to display the search results, including book titles, authors, and other relevant information. d. Pagination: If there are multiple search results, pagination should be implemented to allow users to navigate through the results.
Search Algorithm: The search algorithm should take into account the entered search query and return relevant book results based on the following considerations: a. Exact Match: If the search query matches the book title or author name exactly, those results should be prioritized. b. Partial Match: If the search query partially matches the book title or author name, relevant results should be included in the search results. c. Case Insensitivity: The search functionality should be case-insensitive, treating uppercase and lowercase letters as equivalent. d. Relevance Ranking: Search results should be ranked based on their relevance to the search query. Higher relevance should be given to exact matches.
Error Handling: The search functionality should include appropriate error-handling mechanisms to handle situations such as invalid search queries or database errors. Clear error messages should be provided to users when necessary.