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Wings Stay On or Replacing On Site Search at Wikipedia

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Explore the challenges and solutions involved in replacing Wikipedia's on-site search engine in this 46-minute conference talk from GOTO Amsterdam 2015. Discover how Nik Everett, Digital Blacksmith at Wikimedia, tackled the task of improving search functionality while handling massive traffic volumes of 870 million full text searches and 3.1 billion find-as-you-type queries. Learn about the unique requirements, including user satisfaction and system performance, and gain insights into the technical aspects of implementing a new search engine for one of the world's most visited websites. Delve into the complexities of full-text search, find-as-you-type functionality, and the importance of maintaining a seamless user experience during the transition.

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Wings Stay On or Replacing On Site Search at Wikipedia • Nik Everett • GOTO 2015


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