What is the difference between filtering and querying in Elasticsearch?

What is the difference between filtering and querying in Elasticsearch?

In Elasticsearch, filtering is used to narrow down search results based on specific criteria, while querying retrieves documents based on relevance.

Can you give me an example of a filter in Elasticsearch?

Sure! A common filter is the term filter, which retrieves documents that match a specific term in a field, like filtering for documents where the 'status' is 'active'.

How does querying work in Elasticsearch?

Querying in Elasticsearch involves using query DSL to define how documents should be scored and ranked based on relevance to the search terms.

When should I use filtering instead of querying?

Use filtering when you need to exclude or include documents based on exact matches, and querying when you want to rank results based on relevance.