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Search with Sunspot
Sunspot makes it easy to do full text searching through Solr. Here I show how to search on various attributes and add facets for filtering the search further.
(10 minutes)
Ransack
Ransack allows you to easily build complex search forms. It also helps in adding sortable links and building a dynamic advanced search page.
(10 minutes)
DataTables
DataTables makes it easy to convert a plain HTML table into one with pagination, sorting, and searching - all done with JavaScript and jQuery. Here I show how to set this up and use a Rails application as the data source.
(9 minutes)
ElasticSearch Part 1
Add full text searching using ElasticSearch and Tire. Here I will show the steps involved in adding this search to an existing application. This is the first part in a two part series.
(9 minutes)
MetaWhere & MetaSearch
MetaWhere provides a way to do complex find conditions without SQL in Active Record. MetaSearch makes it easy to create search forms with many find options.
(8 minutes)
Searchlogic
Searchlogic makes searching models easier than ever with its assortment of named scopes. In this episode I show you how to create simple and advanced searches.
(13 minutes)
Geocoder
If you need to work with geographic data, Geocoder is an excellent gem for converting addresses and coordinates, finding nearby locations, determining distances, and more!
(8 minutes)
Thinking Sphinx
If you need a full text search engine, Thinking Sphinx is a great solution. See why in this episode.
(12 minutes)
will_paginate
In edge rails (soon to be Rails 2.0), the built-in pagination has been moved into a plugin: classic_pagination. I recommend jumping over to the will_paginate plugin as shown in this episode.
(6 minutes)