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Combining Queries with Bool

Explore the `bool` query to combine multiple queries using `must`, `should`, `must_not`, and `filter` clauses for complex logic.

Combine Search Logic

Welcome to combining queries! Up until now, we've looked at single search conditions. But real-world searches often need multiple criteria.

Elasticsearch's bool query is your go-to for building complex search logic. It lets you combine several queries using AND, OR, and NOT conditions.

Anatomy of a Bool Query

A bool query acts like a container for other queries. It has four main clauses:

  • must: All queries inside must match (AND).
  • should: At least one query inside should match (OR).
  • must_not: Queries inside must NOT match (NOT).
  • filter: Queries inside must match, but don't affect relevancy score.

We'll explore each one!

All lessons in this course

  1. Introduction to Query DSL
  2. Term and Match Queries
  3. Combining Queries with Bool
  4. Filtering, Ranges, and Query Context
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