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Shubhadip Bhowmik
Shubhadip Bhowmik

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How To Build a Basic Search Engine Like Google

Unveil the Secrets of Building a Search Engine Like Google

Ever wondered what makes Google so effective at delivering instant search results? The magic behind the scenes is a complex and fascinating system. If you're curious about how search engines work and want to learn how to build one from scratch, you're in for a treat!

Our latest blog post, "How To Build a Basic Search Engine Like Google," takes you through a step-by-step guide on creating a scalable web search engine. From understanding core components like APIs and databases to diving into advanced topics like web crawlers and sharding, this guide covers it all.

πŸ” What You'll Learn:

  • The essentials of a search engine: user input, processing, and output.
  • How APIs handle queries and manage scalability.
  • The role of databases in storing and retrieving vast amounts of data.
  • The process of web crawling to gather content.
  • Techniques for handling large-scale data with blob storage and sharding.
  • Indexing and searching to make your data usable.

Ready to dive deep and uncover the inner workings of a search engine? Check out the full blog for a comprehensive guide on building your own search engine!

πŸ‘‰ Read the complete blog here and embark on your journey to mastering search engine technology. Happy coding!

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