Search Engines: Information Retrieval in Practice
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TL;DR
This text provides the background and tools needed to evaluate, compare and modify search engines and numerous programming exercises make extensive use of Galago, a Java-based open source search engine.
Abstract
KEY BENEFIT: Written by a leader in the field of information retrieval, this text provides the background and tools needed to evaluate, compare and modify search engines. KEY TOPICS: Coverage of the underlying IR and mathematical models reinforce key concepts. Numerous programming exercises make extensive use of Galago, a Java-based open source search engine. MARKET: A valuable tool for search engine and information retrieval professionals.