The author outlines existing text search methods in Postgres, highlighting their advantages and limitations. They discuss traditional search engines like Apache Solr and Elasticsearch, as well as newer ones built on Tantivy and Rust. The focus is on ParadeDB, an extension that enhances Postgres with advanced search and analytics capabilities. The author demonstrates how to use ParadeDB in Ecto with sample queries on police scanner calls. They acknowledge the work needed for production readiness and outline future enhancements, inviting contributions from the community. The post concludes with insights on potential developments and the vibrant ParadeDB community.
https://moosie.us/parade_db_ecto