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Azure AI Search Handbook

Welcome to the comprehensive Azure AI Search learning handbook! This resource is designed to take you from beginner to expert level through hands-on practice and real-world examples.

Learning Path

🟢 Beginner Level

Perfect for developers new to Azure AI Search or search technologies in general.

  • Module 1: Introduction and Setup - Get started with Azure AI Search fundamentals
  • Module 2: Basic Search Operations - Learn core search functionality
  • Module 3: Index Management - Master index creation and data ingestion
  • Module 4: Simple Queries and Filters - Build effective search queries
  • Module 5: Data Sources and Indexers - Automated data ingestion and indexing
  • Module 6: Filters and Sorting - Advanced filtering and result ordering
  • Module 7: Pagination and Result Shaping - Managing large result sets and response formatting
  • Module 8: Search Explorer and Portal Tools - Using Azure portal tools for search development

🟡 Intermediate Level

For developers ready to implement more sophisticated search solutions.

  • Module 9: Advanced Querying - Complex queries and relevance tuning
  • Module 10: Analyzers and Custom Scoring - Text analysis and custom relevance
  • Module 11: Facets and Aggregations - Build rich search experiences
  • Module 12: Security and Access Control - Secure your search implementation

🔴 Advanced Level

Expert-level topics for production-ready implementations.

  • Module 13: AI Enrichment and Cognitive Skills - AI-powered content enhancement
  • Module 14: Vector Search and Semantic Search - Modern search capabilities
  • Module 15: Performance Optimization - Scale and optimize for production
  • Module 16: Production Deployment and Monitoring - Enterprise deployment strategies

How to Use This Handbook

Each module contains: - Documentation: Comprehensive guides and explanations - Code Samples: Runnable Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks - Exercises: 10+ hands-on exercises with solutions

Getting Started

  1. Choose your skill level
  2. Follow the modules in order
  3. Complete exercises to reinforce learning
  4. Reference the code samples for implementation guidance

Ready to begin? Start with Module 1: Introduction and Setup!