#Search App

##Intent

This app is a simple jumping-off point for learning about simple search in ruby & more advanced search powered by Postgresql. Originally written for the Atlanta Ruby User Group intermediate ruby study group.

##Requirements

• Ruby 2.1.0
• Rails 4.1.1
• Postgresql
  • OSX users with homebrew installed may brew install postgresql

##Setup

1. Clone this repo
2. Start the Postgres Server postgres -D /usr/local/pgsql/data Detailed instructions can be found here, OSX users may be interested in using Postgres.App
3. Bundle Install to install gems & dependencies
4. rake db:setup to create database, run migrations & seed database (if this step fails ensure you have postgres running)
5. rails server to ensure everything is in proper working condition

##Branches

Because this app is intended for educational purposes, branches are maintained for feature steps of the process:

• 1_set_up_simple_search contains code for a simple search on one column in one model
• 2_set_up_multi-col_insensitive_search builds on the previous branch and contains code for a multi column, case-insensitive search
• 3_set_up_advanced_postgres_search builds on the previous branch and contains code for a search that takes advantage of Postgres' full-text search & search result rank